UFC legend Demetrious Johnson is set to compete in the prestigious 2023 IBJJF Masters World Championships. Read more about his crossover into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his quest for success.
UFC Legend Demetrious Johnson to Compete in Prestigious BJJ Tournament
Demetrious Johnson, a long-time UFC champion and one of the all-time greats in mixed martial arts, is set to make a crossover into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ ). The renowned fighter will be participating in the highly anticipated 2023 I BJJ F Masters World Championships, a prestigious event for competitors aged 30 and above.
Taking place from August 31 to September 2 in Las Vegas, the tournament will see Johnson donning the BJJ gi as he represents his team, Matt Hume’s AMC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite his previous success in the UFC and ONE Championship, Johnson will be competing in the Masters 2 division at brown belt, without the need to cut weight.
With 37 members already registered in his division, Johnson will face tough competition as he aims to secure a medal in the tournament. This decision to compete in the BJJ event showcases his dedication to the sport and his desire to challenge himself in a new arena.
Throughout his career, Demetrious Johnson has achieved remarkable success in MMA. With a record of 25-4-1, he became the inaugural UFC flyweight champion in 2012 and defended the title an unprecedented 11 times. In late 2018, he made the move to ONE Championship, where he currently holds the title at 135 lbs.
Following his recent victory in May, where he successfully defended his belt against Adriano Moraes, Johnson contemplated retirement. Seeking advice from fellow decorated UFC champions, he ultimately decided to pursue a new challenge in the world of BJJ .
This crossover between two combat sports is a testament to Johnson’s versatility and his willingness to push his limits. Fans and competitors alike are eagerly anticipating his performance in the 2023 I BJJ F Masters World Championships, where he will undoubtedly leave his mark.
Fight Results
| Competitor | Result |
|---|---|
| Demetrious Johnson | TBD |
Key Points
- Demetrious Johnson, a legendary UFC fighter, will be competing in the 2023 I BJJ F Masters World Championships.
- The tournament is designed for competitors aged 30 and above and will take place in Las Vegas.
- Johnson will be representing his team, Matt Hume’s AMC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in the Masters 2 division at brown belt.
- Despite his previous success in MMA, Johnson will be competing at 154 lbs without cutting weight.
- With 37 members already registered in his division, Johnson will face tough competition in his quest for a medal.
- Johnson’s decision to compete in the BJJ event showcases his dedication to the sport and his desire to challenge himself.
- Throughout his career, Johnson has achieved remarkable success in MMA, becoming the inaugural UFC flyweight champion and defending the title 11 times.
- After contemplating retirement, Johnson sought advice from fellow UFC champions before deciding to pursue BJJ .
