News about Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson's illustrious career in mixed martial arts has come to an end. At ONE 168, the 38-year-old took to the cage in his hometown of Denver, Colorado to announce that he is stepping away from the sport in an emotional speech. After making his professional debut in 2009 following an undefeated stint as an amateur Johnson would go on to compile a record of 25 wins and four losses with one draw inside the cage.

Former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson has revealed how much money he made for appearing in the promotion's video games. After initially joining the UFC at 135lbs, 'Mighty Mouse' became an instant star after the promotion opened up a flyweight class in 2012. The 37-year-old was crowned the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion later that year, and went on to make eleven consecutive title defences, a record that still stands to this day.

When Islam Makhachev faces Alexander Volkanovski in Australia at UFC 284, he will defend his UFC lightweight title for the first time in hostile territory. In a champion versus champion matchdown, Makhachev will face Volkanovski, the new holder of the company's featherweight belt. Volkanovski will be aiming to become the first Australian to win two championships in two different divisions in the history of the UFC.

Since winning, sealed with a brutal flying knee to the head of his Brazilian opponent in the fourth round to avenge his loss from last year, the Irish MMA star was full of praise for 'the mighty mouse.' Johnson, 36, was the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion, defending his crown for 11 times before being traded for ONE Championship's Ben Askren, a point that many on social media have honed on. McGregor - perhaps most outspoken figure - took to Twitter to hail Johnson's revenge victory, writing: 'Quite incredible yet again by the mighty mouse!' Several followers lauded him, with one adding: 'Demetrius Johnson will go down in history as one of the finest to do it'.' Just a special soldier through and out.'