Rocking debut as Demetrious Johnson submits Yuya Wakamatsu in ONE Flyweight GP
TOKYO, Japan—Different promotion but same Demetrious Johnson.
Johnson made quick work of Yuya Wakamatsu with a second-round submission in their Flyweight World Grand Prix quarterfinal in ONE: A New Era Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan here.
Article continues after this advertisementDemetrious Johnson breaks down his epic battle with Japanese superstar Yuya Wakamatsu 🎤 @MightyMouse #WeAreONE #ANewEra #Tokyo #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/gktZwfO2vs
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The 32-year-old Johnson, who signed with ONE Championship five months ago, did not disappoint in his long-awaited debut.
Johnson waited for his time and when it came late in the second round, he pounced on it.
Article continues after this advertisementThe grappling sensation saw an opening and went for a guillotine choke that left Wakamatsu with no option but to tap out.
Demetrious Johnson makes a STATEMENT in his ONE debut, submitting Yuya Wakamatsu with a tight guillotine choke at 2:40 of Round 2! @MightyMouse #WeAreONE #ANewEra #Tokyo #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/K4yOpTfmQJ
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Johnson was one of two premiere acquisitions by ONE last year with Eddie Alvarez the other.
Alvarez, however, suffered a TKO loss in his ONE debut at the hands of Timofey Nastyukhin.
