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Demetrious Johnson acknowledged Jon Jones was always number one in the GOAT debate The two legends met at a Super Bowl LX celebrity charity event Jones

MMA News / HITC / February 9

Jon Jones meets Demetrious Johnson and reaches an agreement on GOAT debate

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson have reached a consensus regarding the GOAT discussion. ‘Bones’ and ‘Mighty Mouse’ are both considered among the best fighters in UFC history.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson Settle UFC’s Long-Standing No. 1 Debate

“This guy’s fight IQ is off the charts, and now can everybody admit that this guy is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.” That’s UFC CEO Dana White handing Jon Jones the GOAT status after he beat Stipe Miocic.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Demetrious Johnson Shuts Down Henry Cejudo’s Push for RAF Wrestling Match

Demetrious Johnson has reached a point in his career when invites continue to come, even if fights no longer do. Retirement hasn’t stopped people from wondering what it would take to see him fight again, especially when the format feels lighter, and the risk appears lesser.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson Offer a Rarely Heard Take on MMA’s No. 1 Debate

The debate over MMA’s No. 1 fighter has long been one of the sport’s most divisive conversations. Fans often look for a single, definitive answer. Two of the sport’s most accomplished champions recently acknowledged that reality.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Justin Gaethje Pushes Back on Demetrious Johnson’s Complaint With Paddy Pimblett Fight Breakdown

On paper, the debate felt simple. Paddy Pimblett had the grappling edge, while Justin Gaethje had the violence. But when ‘The Baddy’ chose to stand and trade instead of wrestling at UFC 324, it caught many fans off guard, including one of the smartest fighters the sport has ever seen.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 25

Demeterious Johnson and Justin Gaethje Detail Paddy Pimblett’s Biggest Mistakes at UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett came up short on the promises he made to fans at UFC 324. In the year’s first numbered event, Justin Gaethje gave the Scouser a harsh reality check, showing exactly what it takes to step into the Octagon with a fighter of legendary status.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 21

Mighty Mouse: Overtraining Is Killing Dagestani Fighters

Demetrious Johnson says Dagestani fighters mainly lose because they overtrain and gas out during fights Johnson picked Umar Nurmagomedov to defeat Deiveson

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7

Demetrious Johnson Risks His Integrity With Alexandre Pantoja Comment After UFC 323

Fans are deeply emotional after Alexandre Pantoja ’s title reign came to a sad end at UFC 323. Just seconds into the fight, ‘The Cannibal’ suffered what looked like an elbow injury but later turned out to be a shoulder issue.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 5

Demetrious Johnson reacts as viral street fighter he dropped with a head kick wins ‘Texas bar fight’

‘Mighty Mouse’ loves a good bar scrap. Below the mainstream promotions and stars in MMA, a new wave is seeing a number of interesting personalities looking to rise to prominence on the street fighter scene.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Demetrious Johnson, Luke Thomas Give Clear Verdict on Whether Dana White’s Zuffa Can Save Boxing

“The best will fight the best, undefeated guys will fight undefeated guys, and what you will do is you will care about the first fight of the night, not just the main event” – Dana White explained his vision to include the Contender Series model in boxing as he spoke to Vegas PBS ahead of Canelo vs.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 6

Legend Opens Up on Superstardom and Struggles That Nearly Broke Him

While many UFC champions, such as Georges St-Pierre and Demetrious Johnson, have built greater legacies, few can deny that Conor McGregor single-handedly carried the company into a boom period unlike anything before or since.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Former UFC fighter who said he’d beat Demetrious Johnson in grappling gets brutally choked out cold

Things did not go well for this former UFC contender and ONE Championship titleholder in his latest outing. Jarred Brooks is one ex-UFC fighter who was able to find success away from MMA’s leading promotion, as he reeled off four straight wins to reach a title under Asia’s biggest combat sports banner.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Dwayne Johnson’s the Smashing Machine Fulfills 20-Year Dream as UFC Legend With 12 Finishes Breaks Down

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ hits theaters in just two days, and fans cannot ignore the anticipation surrounding this $50 million Hollywood spectacle.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Demetrious Johnson Details Career Path That Saved Him From Being KOed Post-Retirement Like Wanderlei Silva

The punch that no-one saw coming at at Spaten Fight Night 2 — a short right-hook and Wanderlei Silva was out cold. Like, it was one of those moments where you wonder if a fighter is even alive.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Demetrious Johnson picks Merab Dvalishvili vs bantamweight GOAT after training with the current champion

Demetrious Johnson gave his thoughts on a fantasy matchup having experienced what both men bring to the table. During the incredible year that he’s having as the bantamweight champion, some have already questioned whether Merab Dvalishvili is the greatest fighter in the history of the weight class.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 19

Examining Career of 'Mighty Mouse', Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson has no doubt earned his rightful place among the sport of MMA’s all-time greats. Boasting a career record of 25-4-1 across all competitions, including a mark of 15-2-1 in the UFC, there should never be a debate as to whether he should be among the best.