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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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 2

Demetrious Johnson names biggest difference between UFC and ONE Championship fighters

Demetrious Johnson fought the best fighters the east and the west had to offer. The greatest flyweight of all time is the only fighter in history to hold titles in both the UFC and ONE Championship.

MMA News / MyMMANews / August 30

Demetrious Johnson submitted at IBJJF World Masters – VIDEO

Former UFC and ONE champion Demetrious Johnson was submitted at the 2025 IBJJF World Masters The post Demetrious Johnson submitted at IBJJF World Masters – VIDEO first appeared on My MMA News.

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 / Bloody Elbow / August 21

Demetrious Johnson recalls the time Dana White told him he wasn’t the UFC’s best fighter: ‘You know why?’

Dana White tried to tell Demetrious Johnson there was a fighter better than him in his prime. Back then, it was tough to debate against Demetrious Johnson being the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.

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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 / Bloody Elbow / August 3

Demetrious Johnson drops street fighter with head kick after ‘good boy’ taunts during sparring session

Demetrious Johnson showed he’s not to be messed with when a recent sparring session got out of hand. The former UFC flyweight champion retired as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time in September 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2

Demetrious Johnson crashes out on ‘clown’ Street Fighter Death Sentence after attempting to train him

After attempting to help make ‘Death Sentence’ one of the most dangerous Street Fighters, Demetrious Johnson got to the end of his tether. Streetbeefs has become wildly popular among the MMA fanbase because of the nostalgia of watching the likes of Kimbo Slice and Jorge Masvidal fight in backyards.