Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is the best champion the UFC has ever seen. With a record-setting 11 consecutive title defenses, Johnson dominated the UFC flyweight division for six years, reigning from 2012 to 2018. Throughout that point, he was the one man to ever maintain the flyweight belt, setting a regular of excellence hardly ever matched in MMA historical past.
Past his accomplishments within the Octagon, Johnson was remarkably accessible to followers. He ran a gaming YouTube channel the place he usually interacted with viewers, together with myself. Although by no means probably the most bodily imposing athlete, his mastery of approach, velocity, wrestling, and submissions made him an entire fighter – a real blended martial artist in each sense.
Demetrious Johnson added to his legacy by capturing the ONE Championship belt earlier than retiring from the game, additional cementing his standing as one of many MMA’s all-time greats.
“I’d do a greater job than Dana White himself” – Demetrious Johnson on UFC matchmaking
In a latest UFC 320 recap with YouTuber MMA Guru, Johnson shared his ideas on the way forward for Alex Pereira and the broader state of the heavyweight division. When requested a few potential matchup between Pereira and Jon Jones, Johnson responded candidly:
“I’m not excited. I’m extra excited for Tom Aspinall to battle Alex Pereira. The one motive why is as a result of these guys are combating. They’ve been lively.”
He continued, providing respectful however trustworthy commentary on Jones:
I really like Jon Jones. I see Jon Jones as a legend of the game. He’s a GOAT, however it’s like seeing Wanderlei Silva battle. I’m uninterested in seeing these guys nonetheless combating.”
Relating to Pereira’s path ahead, Johnson added:
“I’d fairly see Alex go to heavyweight. If his and Jon Jones’ paths cross, all good, however I simply need to see guys who’re really combating. For me, I’m not sitting round ready for it to be introduced.”
MMA Guru commented, “It’s virtually just like the Stipe battle itself was remoted from the remainder of the game.”
Johnson agreed, shifting the main target again to the present panorama:
“I actually like the concept of Tom Aspinall—somebody who’s been completely smashing all people at heavyweight. By no means turned down a battle. Taking up Alex Pereira, middleweight champion, two-time mild heavyweight champion, knocking individuals out chilly at 38 years outdated. Don’t let me begin selling fights—I’d do a greater job than Dana White himself.”
