News of a talent swap between UFC and ONE Championship surfaced Wednesday with former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson possibly headed to the Asia-based organization, while undefeated welterweight Ben Askren would shift to the industry leader. ESPN.com reported a “trade” featuring Johnson (27-3-1 MMA, 15-2-1 UFC) and Askren (18-0) is close following initial discussion of the deal on MMAjunkie Radio. It’s unprecedented in the industry, but something that’s now a very real possibility.
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Twitter reacts to Demetrious Johnson-for-Ben Askren ‘trade’ possibility – MMA Junkie