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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 / FirstSportz / October 25

Demetrious Johnson Advises UFC 321 Star to Ignore ‘Nurmagomedov Aura’ Ahead of Title Contender Fight

The upcoming bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista at UFC 321 represents a clash between a fighter returning from injury and a rising contender.

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 / 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.

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 / FirstSportz / September 26

Watch: UFC Legend Demetrious Johnson Taps to Save ‘Ribcage’ from Merab Dvalishvili’s Deadly Choke

The UFC featherweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is considered one of the roster’s most active fighters, consistently delivering dominant performances.

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.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Demetrious Johnson And Merab Dvalishvili’s Sparring

Demetrious Johnson and Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a sparring session, sparking a lot of discussion in the MMA community. Johnson walked away from MMA in May 2023.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

UFC Legend Dominick Cruz Reveals How He Kept Entire Weight Class Alive

There has always been debate about who truly shaped the lighter divisions in the UFC, but Dominick Cruz has now made a bold claim that puts him at the center of that history.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

185lbs Paulo Costa Warned About Street Fight by Featherweight Fighting Nerd: 'I Don’t Like You'

Jean Silva, representing the Brazilian Fighting Nerds, has quickly become one of the most entertaining, unapologetic, and rising UFC fighters today. The undefeated featherweight holds the #10 ranking in his division and has already set his sights on securing an eventual title shot.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 10

UFC Legend Recalls Getting Supercar from Dana White for Demetrious Johnson Title Bout

Demetrious Johnson experienced both admiration and frustration with the UFC and its outspoken CEO, Dana White, throughout his career. Before being traded to One Championship in 2018, Johnson held the incredible UFC record of eleven consecutive title defenses at the flyweight division.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 7

Joe Rogan Rekindles Debate Over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Undefeated Record and Controversial UFC 148 Win

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever to step inside the Octagon. He accomplished the rare feat of retiring undefeated at 29-0, with 13 of those wins coming in the UFC.

Demetrious Johnson Reflects on the Moment Dana White Questioned His Pound-for-Pound Supremacy

The UFC’s flyweight division has long struggled with underexposure and low pay-per-view interest, to the point where Dana White even considered scrapping the division entirely on multiple occasions.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 18

Sean O’Malley in Troll Mode After Five-Round Snoozer Domination from Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis was one of the most anticipated bouts that happened at UFC 319. Heading into the event, Chimaev was overwhelmingly the betting favorite, and inside the octagon, both fighters demonstrated exactly why that sentiment existed.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Dricus du Plessis’ rival takes credit for hostile reaction to the champion after sending him a message before UFC 319

Hype for the main event of UFC 319 reached fever pitch on Thursday night in Chicago. While the likes of Demetrious Johnson have predicted Dricus du Plessis to successfully defend his middleweight title on Saturday night, he’s clearly not the fan favorite.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 10

Sean Strickland shreds ‘Death Sentence’ after Demetrious Johnson trained street fighter

Sean Strickland is not a big fan of the controversial street fighter ‘Death Sentence’ after a heated rant from the social media star. Controversial former UFC champion Strickland was one of many top fighters who was caught in the crosshairs as ‘Death Sentence’ tore into a host of big names.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 7

Demetrious Johnson: ‘Get another fight’

Demetrious Johnson has some advice for UFC Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall concerning his proposed bout against Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. Johnson says Aspinall should not wait for Jones as he feels that Aspinall is wasting his prime years.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 22

Adriano Moraes looks to reclaim gold at ONE 172 after Demetrious Johnson's retirement

Already a three-time flyweight MMA champion in ONE Championship, Adriano Moraes has the chance to claim the belt for a fourth time when he meets Yuya Wakamatsu in a rematch at ONE 172.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 19

Watch: Secret behind iconic UFC submission technique revealed by ‘GOAT’ Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson is one of the most skilled fighters in UFC history, showcasing dominance, speed, and precision throughout his prime. His well-rounded skill set combined elite striking, grappling, and fight IQ, making him nearly unstoppable against top-tier competition.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 28, 2024