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Johnson says he’d be shocked if Aspinall fights again due to the eye injury that forced him to vacate the UFC heavyweight title; with ongoing risk in training and fights, Aspinall’s return timeline remains unclear after surgeries and a lengthy layoff, and Johnson notes the unfulfilled Jones bout while citing Michael Bisping’s eye-injury history as a cautionary example.
Khamzat Chimaev’s title reign ended with a close split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, and veteran fighters including Demetrious Johnson criticized his new conditioning coach Sam Calavitta for pushing excessive training. Johnson warned that overtraining can lead to diminishing returns and fatigue, while Aljamain Sterling echoed the sentiment, suggesting fight-specific conditioning and recovery may be more effective than marathon camps.
Khamzat Chimaev's dominant yet cautious approach at UFC 319, focusing on control and takedowns rather than finishes, has sparked debate. His coach Javier Mendez defends the strategy as effective and appropriate for winning the title, while fighters like Demetrious Johnson support the style, emphasizing that fans can simply choose not to watch if they dislike it.
Demetrious Johnson criticizes the UFC's decision to prioritize Paddy Pimblett's match against Ilia Topuria over Arman Tsarukyan for the next lightweight title shot, asserting that Tsarukyan, the top-ranked contender, deserves the opportunity based on merit, despite the promotional focus on the more marketable fight. Johnson also predicts Topuria will beat Oliveira and notes the fighter's promising but potentially short career.
Following his UFC retirement, Jon Jones responded to criticism from Demetrious Johnson regarding his GOAT status, defending his career and addressing concerns about drug testing, while Johnson questioned Jones's claim to being the greatest due to past failed drug tests. Jones also hinted at a possible comeback and continues his involvement in the sport as a co-owner of Dirty Boxing.
Demetrious Johnson expressed confusion over Jon Jones' decision not to fight Tom Aspinall before retiring, despite Jones being widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter, and praised him for his skills despite their rivalry.
Sean O’Malley predicts that Demetrious Johnson could make a successful comeback to MMA if he chooses to return, highlighting Johnson's still-present skills and explosiveness, despite Johnson's recent retirement and focus on other pursuits. O’Malley is preparing for UFC 316, where he will face Merab Dvalishvili again, and has trained with Johnson, who declined a comeback fight against Pantoja. Johnson remains active in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and content creation, and his potential return remains uncertain.
Demetrious Johnson believes Michael Chandler might be wasting his time waiting for a fight with Conor McGregor, as the planned pre-fight press conference was postponed, raising doubts about the bout. Chandler has been waiting 18 months for this fight, which could be the biggest payday of his career, but Johnson warns that McGregor's unpredictability could leave Chandler waiting in vain.
Demetrious Johnson, former UFC flyweight champion now competing in ONE Championship, expressed interest in fighting UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, despite the unlikelihood of a trade back to the UFC. Johnson, who is more focused on grappling competitions and his content business, believes he can solve the complexity of Sterling's game and would put himself through a training camp for the opportunity. Sterling's recent comments about Johnson being "too little" and his size advantage motivated Johnson, who believes he would dominate in the clinch and eat Sterling alive. While Johnson acknowledges the difficulties Sterling's size and grappling present, he is open to sparring and grappling sessions to test himself against the UFC champ.
The Ringer MMA panel has released their May Pound-for-Pound rankings for men's and women's MMA fighters. Jon Jones retains his top spot, while Aljamain Sterling's victory over Henry Cejudo solidifies his place in the rankings. Demetrious Johnson's win in ONE Championship puts him back in the P4P discussion. The rankings take into consideration all major promotions, not just the UFC.
Demetrious Johnson successfully defended his ONE Flyweight World Title against Adriano Moraes in their trilogy showdown at ONE Fight Night 10. Johnson dominated the fight with his clinch work, using elbows, shoulders, and knees to secure a unanimous decision win after an intense 25 minutes. With the victory, Johnson pushed his record to 25-4 and may face #2-ranked contender Kairat “The Kazakh” Akhmetov in his next title defense.
Demetrious Johnson won a unanimous decision victory over Adriano Moraes to retain his ONE flyweight title at ONE Championship's U.S. debut. Johnson's conditioning led him to victory, using knees and winning exchanges in the clinch. Johnson said he hadn't decided whether he'd continue to fight, but if there is a financial deal to be had, he may not be through after all.
Demetrious Johnson defeated Adriano Moraes by unanimous decision in a trilogy rubber match at ONE Fight Night 10. The technical fight went the distance, with Johnson finding success in the clinch. Johnson asked the crowd if they wanted to see him fight again, but said he would have to talk with his wife first. If this is the end for Johnson, he goes down as a consensus all-time fighter.
Demetrious Johnson defeated Adriano Moraes via unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 10 to retain his flyweight championship. Johnson hinted at retirement after the fight but played coy, saying he needed to talk to his wife first. Johnson's win over Moraes was a result of his masterful game-planning and clinch game, which wore down his opponent over time. The event was the first live ONE event in the US and featured several other notable fights.
ONE Championship made its US debut with ONE Fight Night 10 in Broomfield, Colorado, headlined by Demetrious Johnson defending his 135-pound title against Adriano Moraes. Former UFC star Sage Northcutt also returned to action after four years away from competition. The event featured MMA, Muay Thai, and grappling fights, with results including Jackie Buntan defeating Diandra Martin via TKO and Tye Ruotolo defeating Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision.