Adriano Moraes knows his knockout win over Demetrious Johnson was no fluke, no matter what a few detractors said in 2021.

The reigning ONE world flyweight champion told the ONE Championship x Amazon Prime press conference in Los Angeles that he has already cemented his place in the mixed martial arts pantheon after defeating the man considered the greatest of all time.

Moraes stressed that he was not looking for further validation if he defeated Johnson in their rematch at ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II on August 26, which aired on Prime Video during prime time in the States. -United.

The Brazilian star said:

“No, I think I’ve already proven it, my power. I showed everyone where I came from and what I do in my fighting style. I don’t think I have anything to prove, but of course I like to challenge myself. DJ is the greatest of all time, and sharing the circle with him again will be amazing.

Johnson, the ONE World Flyweight Grand Prix Champion, challenged Moraes for the ONE World Flyweight Title at ONE on TNT I in April 2021 in a bid to become the first fighter to win gold in both the ONE championship and in the UFC.

After a tense back-and-forth, Adriano Moraes sent shockwaves through the sports world when he knocked out ‘Mighty Mouse’ with a lightning-fast knee in the second round. Moraes’ win marked the first time Johnson had completed a game.

Since his win over the American, ‘Mikinho’ added another successful world title defense to his belt when he submitted Yuya Wakamatsu to ONE X.

Adriano Moraes is excited to fight on North American screens

Adriano Moraes is already an established superstar, but he wants to further elevate his brand in the wider North American landscape, and now he can.

ONE on Prime Video 1 is the first ONE Championship card to air on Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming platform, and Moraes’ rematch against Johnson is the fitting headliner for ONE’s breakthrough in the States. United States and Canada.

“Mikinho” said he was beyond thrilled to headline ONE Championship’s first Amazon card and feels the opportunity to fight on the first Amazon card is like a gift given to him:

“I think I feel lucky to be on the front line, and this is the biggest event ever in ONE Championship. I’ve been in the business for a long time. I feel like I’m gifted. I I’m excited. Let’s do it all over again.