Discover how Demetrious Johnson, the reigning ONE flyweight MMA world champion, conquered the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by capturing gold in his first-ever pure BJJ competition. Read about his journey and future plans in this exclusive article.
| Demetrious Johnson’s Journey to BJJ Gold
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight MMA world champion, Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson, recently showcased his skills in a different arena. At the 2023 IBJJF Worlds Masters, Johnson, a 37-year-old mixed martial arts veteran, made his mark by capturing gold as a brown belt in his first-ever pure BJJ competition.
| The Future for ‘Mighty Mouse’
As for what lies ahead for Johnson, he plans to return home and spend quality time with his family. Engaging in his hobbies, such as playing video games and creating content for his YouTube channel, will be a priority.
| Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the latest updates on Demetrious Johnson’s next move.
Demetrious Johnson’s Journey to BJJ Gold
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight MMA world champion, Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson, recently showcased his skills in a different arena. At the 2023 IBJJF Worlds Masters, Johnson, a 37-year-old mixed martial arts veteran, made his mark by capturing gold as a brown belt in his first-ever pure BJJ competition.
Throughout his illustrious career, Johnson has achieved remarkable success. From being a former UFC flyweight champion to currently reigning as the ONE flyweight MMA world champion in ONE Championship, he has established himself as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
However, Johnson’s hunger for competition remains insatiable. In a recent interview with FloGrappling, he expressed his renewed passion for grappling after his experience at IBJJF.
‘So, I’ve been grappling since I was 18 years old, you know, training at AMC Pankration. And then once I found GRPL Club [Jiu Jitsu], the gi just became something beautiful to me. There’s so much knowledge, still so much knowledge for me to learn.’
Despite his accomplishments in MMA, Johnson continues to seek growth and mastery in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The Future for ‘Mighty Mouse’
As for what lies ahead for Johnson, he plans to return home and spend quality time with his family. Engaging in his hobbies, such as playing video games and creating content for his YouTube channel, will be a priority.
Regarding his MMA career, the future remains uncertain. While rumors circulate about a potential matchup against ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion ‘Darth Rigatoni’ Mikey Musumeci, no official confirmation has been made.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the latest updates on Demetrious Johnson’s next move.
