ONE on TNT I last week saw the returns of Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez in their first fights since well before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was a tough night to say the least.
In the main event, Johnson was finished for the first time in his career when he was knocked out by flyweight champion Adriano Moraes with a vicious grounded knee. And in the co-main event, Alvarez was hastily disqualified in his fight Iuri Lapicus for landing illegal punches that the referee deemed were to the back of the head just 1:02 into the first round.
Long waits to get back in action for both Johnson and Alvarez – 18 and 20 months, respectively – only to see the former UFC champions suffer heartache but in different ways. Alvarez was visibly distraught after his fight.
And so, we ask: Was it more difficult to watch Johnson KO’d or Alvarez DQ’d? Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel of “Gorgeous” George Garcia, Brian “Goze” Garcia, Nolan King, and host John Morgan answer.
You can watch their discussion in the video above, and this week’s full episode below.
Video: Tougher to watch Demetrious Johnson KO’d or Eddie Alvarez DQ’d?
