(Story updated on Oct. 27, 2018 at 6 p.m. ET with comments from ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong.) * * * * The MMA “trade” featuring Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren has taken a major leap forward. ESPN.com today reported the UFC has finalized terms to release former longtime flyweight champion Johnson (27-3-1 MMA, 15-2-1 UFC) from the company. As a result, ONE Championship has agreed to release Askren (18-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) from his deal so that the two can flip organizations
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