Reigning ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson plans to stay active in 2024. Read about his future in combat sports and his legendary trilogy with Adriano Moraes.
|Demetrious Johnson’s Future in Combat Sports|
Reigning ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson confirms that he will remain active in combat sports in 2024. He is focused on building his YouTube channel and brand.
|Demetrious Johnson’s Dominance in ONE Championship|
Since joining ONE Championship in 2019, Johnson has claimed both the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Championship and the flyweight MMA world championships.
|The Legendary Trilogy: Johnson vs. Moraes|
Demetrious Johnson’s trilogy with Adriano Moraes is considered one of the greatest in MMA history. Johnson suffered a knockout loss in their first fight but came back with back-to-back wins in their second and third encounters.
Demetrious Johnson’s Future in Combat Sports
Reigning ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Despite his long and successful career in mixed martial arts, Johnson is determined to continue competing and improving his skills. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Mighty Gaming, Johnson confirmed that he will remain active in combat sports in 2024.
While Johnson couldn’t provide specific details about his next move, he expressed his focus on building his YouTube channel and brand. This is a new chapter in his life where he doesn’t have to constantly worry about his next fight. Whether it’s fighting or jiu-jitsu, Johnson is excited to explore new opportunities.
Demetrious Johnson’s Dominance in ONE Championship
Since joining ONE Championship in 2019, Johnson has already made a significant impact. He has claimed both the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Championship and the flyweight MMA world championships, solidifying his status as one of the greatest competitors of all time.
The Legendary Trilogy: Johnson vs. Moraes
One of the most memorable moments in Johnson’s career is his trilogy with Adriano Moraes. Despite his extensive experience in the sport, it wasn’t until ONE Championship that Johnson had the opportunity to compete in a trilogy.
Their first encounter at ONE on TNT 1 ended in a knockout loss for Johnson, which served as a valuable learning experience. They faced each other again 16 months later at ONE on Prime Video 1 in August 2022. This time, Johnson emerged victorious with a spectacular knockout in the fourth round, capturing 26 pounds of ONE gold.
The series was tied at 1-1, setting the stage for a highly anticipated third and final fight. The epic conclusion took place at ONE Fight Night 10, marking ONE Championship’s North American debut. Once again, Johnson emerged as the winner, securing a unanimous decision victory. The Johnson vs. Moraes trilogy will be remembered as one of the greatest in MMA history.
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| Fight | Result |
|---|---|
| Johnson vs. Moraes 1 | Loss (Knockout) |
| Johnson vs. Moraes 2 | Win (Knockout) |
| Johnson vs. Moraes 3 | Win (Unanimous Decision) |
