Demetrious Johnson, the legendary MMA fighter, may have one more challenge left in his career. Find out about the potential super fight between Johnson and Mikey Musumeci and Johnson’s plans for the future in this article.
| Demetrious Johnson’s Next Move | Demetrious Johnson, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, has achieved so much in his career that there’s little left for him to accomplish in the sport. He is the only fighter to hold world titles in both ONE Championship and the UFC, and he holds the record for most consecutive world title defenses in the UFC flyweight division. With such an impressive resume, it’s hard to imagine what’s next for Johnson.
| Demetrious Johnson’s Future | While Johnson had previously hinted at a possible retirement in 2023, he has now changed his tune. In a video on his YouTube channel, Johnson revealed his plans to remain active in martial arts in 2024. Whether it’s through fighting or participating in jiu-jitsu competitions, Johnson is eager to continue his journey.
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Demetrious Johnson’s Next Move
Demetrious Johnson, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, has achieved so much in his career that there’s little left for him to accomplish in the sport. He is the only fighter to hold world titles in both ONE Championship and the UFC, and he holds the record for most consecutive world title defenses in the UFC flyweight division. With such an impressive resume, it’s hard to imagine what’s next for Johnson.
However, ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong believes there’s one more intriguing challenge for the certified legend. In an interview, Sityodtong mentioned the possibility of a super fight between Johnson and Mikey Musumeci, the ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion. Musumeci is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound grapplers in the world today.
This potential match has gained traction as both Johnson and Musumeci have expressed their desire to compete against each other. Johnson has also showcased his Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills by winning gold in the Master 2 featherweight brown belt division at the IBJJF Masters Worlds.
Demetrious Johnson’s Future
While Johnson had previously hinted at a possible retirement in 2023, he has now changed his tune. In a video on his YouTube channel, Johnson revealed his plans to remain active in martial arts in 2024. Whether it’s through fighting or participating in jiu-jitsu competitions, Johnson is eager to continue his journey.
He emphasized that this is the first time in his life that he doesn’t have to worry about his next fight and can focus on building his YouTube channel and brand.
Watch the entire interview below:
