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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 / 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 / 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.

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 / Bloody Elbow / August 8

Dominant UFC champion sets timeline to break GOAT contender’s major record that has stood for 8 years

Demetrious Johnson’s UFC title defense record could be in danger if this current champion is to be believed. Johnson enjoyed an illustrious championship reign on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage that has left him as the uncontested greatest flyweight of all time and a frequent figure in overall UFC GOAT lists and MMA Mount Rushmore selections.

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.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 7