Demetrious Johnson believes his accomplishments in MMA make him one of the sport’s all-time elite. Ranking himself second on his personal GOAT list, he explains why he deserves to be among the top fighters. Read more to discover his achievements and legacy.
|Demetrious Johnson believes his accomplishments are more than enough to place him among mixed martial arts’ all-time elite. “Mighty Mouse” ranked himself No. 2 on his own personal GOAT list, behind only current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Johnson justified his ranking by highlighting his achievements in the flyweight division. He holds the record for the most consecutive title defenses with 11, a feat unmatched by anyone in any division. Johnson also mentioned his innovative move, which he credits to his coach Matt Hume, and his diverse range of victories, including knockouts, submissions, and decisions. In addition to his success in the UFC, Johnson pointed out his accomplishments in ONE Championship, where he won the 135-pound title and competed against larger opponents. He also showcased his skills in a grappling tournament, winning the IBJJF Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament as a brown belt master. Johnson emphasized his ability to transition and excel in different aspects of the sport as what sets him apart from other fighters. Recently, Johnson defended his flyweight title in a trilogy bout against Adriano Moraes at ONE on Prime Video 10. While his MMA future is currently uncertain, Johnson’s impressive track record and versatility in the sport solidify his claim as one of MMA’s all-time greats.|
Demetrious Johnson Ranks Himself Among MMA’s Greatest
Demetrious Johnson, also known as ‘Mighty Mouse’, believes that his accomplishments in mixed martial arts (MMA) are more than enough to place him among the sport’s all-time elite. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Johnson ranked himself as the second greatest of all time (GOAT), just behind current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
According to Johnson, Jones is the only man he would put ahead of himself. He praised Jones for his ability to dominate his opponents in various ways, including knockouts, submissions, and decisions. Johnson also ranked Georges St. Pierre at number three and Anderson Silva at number four.
Johnson justified his ranking by highlighting his achievements in the flyweight division. He holds the record for the most consecutive title defenses with 11, a feat unmatched by anyone in any division. Johnson also mentioned his innovative move, which he credits to his coach Matt Hume, and his diverse range of victories, including knockouts, submissions, and decisions.
In addition to his success in the UFC, Johnson pointed out his accomplishments in ONE Championship, where he won the 135-pound title and competed against larger opponents. He also showcased his skills in a grappling tournament, winning the IBJJF Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament as a brown belt master.
Johnson emphasized his ability to transition and excel in different aspects of the sport as what sets him apart from other fighters. He acknowledged that he doesn’t usually rank himself above others, but in this discussion, he made a strong argument for his inclusion in the top four.
Recently, Johnson defended his flyweight title in a trilogy bout against Adriano Moraes at ONE on Prime Video 10. While his MMA future is currently uncertain, Johnson’s impressive track record and versatility in the sport solidify his claim as one of MMA’s all-time greats.
