Former UFC champion “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson, one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, recently reflected on his career and the fickle nature of MMA fandom. The US-born Johnson retired from professional fighting at the age of 38 in 2024. Recently he expressed how fans often fail to appreciate athletes during their prime.
Demetrious Johnson
He became the UFC’s first-ever flyweight champion in 2012 and defended the title a record-breaking 11 times over six years. Despite his unparalleled success, Johnson often faced criticism during his reign, with some fans labeling him as “boring” or questioning the level of competition in the flyweight division.