Who will Demetrious Johnson face next? Check out the top 5 potential opponents for the former UFC kingpin and ONE Championship star as he weighs his options in mixed martial arts and grappling.
| Opponent | Description |
|---|---|
| Jarred Brooks | The current ONE Championship strawweight gold holder who aspires to fight Demetrious Johnson. |
| Mikey Musumeci | ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling champion who could face Johnson in a grappling showdown. |
| Rodtang Jitmuangnon | Thai striking superstar who previously fought Johnson in a mixed rules fight. A striking only rematch is a possibility. |
| Jonathan Haggerty | British striking phenom and bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion. A technical matchup with Johnson would be exciting. |
| Kairat Akhmetov | Surging flyweight contender who has already faced Johnson in a face-off. His submission victories make him a potential challenge. |
Demetrious Johnson is considering his options for his next opponent in mixed martial arts and grappling. Stay tuned to see who he chooses!
After his recent trilogy win over Adriano Moraes, Demetrious Johnson is considering his future in mixed martial arts and grappling. Johnson, the former UFC kingpin and ONE Championship star, successfully defended his flyweight title at ONE Fight Night 10 against Moraes. Now, let’s take a look at the top 5 potential opponents for Demetrious Johnson as he contemplates his next move.
Jarred Brooks
Jarred Brooks, the current ONE Championship strawweight gold holder, has expressed his desire to fight Demetrious Johnson. With his championship success at the strawweight limit, Brooks presents an opportunity for Johnson to capture gold in a higher division.
Mikey Musumeci
Following Johnson’s gold medal success at an IBJJF Masters World event, a potential grappling showdown against ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling champion, Mikey Musumeci, could be on the horizon.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon Rematch
Johnson previously faced Thai striking superstar, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, in a mixed rules fight. With a second-round technical submission win over Jitmuangnon, a striking only special rules rematch between the two could entice both fighters.
Jonathan Haggerty
British striking phenom, Jonathan Haggerty, recently achieved bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world championship success. A matchup between Haggerty and Johnson promises to be a spectacular technical display.
Kairat Akhmetov
Kairat Akhmetov, a surging flyweight contender, has already faced Demetrious Johnson in a face-off. With his submission victories and dominant mixed martial arts run, Akhmetov poses a potential challenge for the former UFC star.
Stay tuned to see who Demetrious Johnson will choose as his next opponent!
