Read about Demetrious Johnson’s praise for ONE Championship’s commitment to catering to every martial arts community. Learn how ONE has expanded to include various combat sports, and how Johnson’s recent jiu-jitsu tournament win has inspired him to continue competing.
| Demetrious Johnson praises ONE Championship’s dedication to martial arts community
| ONE has expanded to include various combat sports
| Johnson recently won gold in his first-ever IBJJF tournament
| His victory has inspired him to continue honing his jiu-jitsu skills
Demetrious Johnson Praises ONE Championship’s Commitment
American mixed martial arts legend Demetrious Johnson recently expressed his admiration for ONE Championship’s dedication to catering to every martial arts community. While ONE started as an organization focused solely on MMA, it has expanded in recent years to include other combat sports, much to the delight of fans.
In a recent episode of his MightyCast podcast, Johnson commended his home promotion for its efforts to spotlight various disciplines. He highlighted the grappling matches for the grappling community, the Muay Thai fights for Muay Thai enthusiasts, and the inclusion of MMA, boxing, and kickboxing to cater to each community.
Johnson joined ONE in 2018 after being traded from the UFC for former ONE welterweight world champion Ben Askren. Since then, he has continued to build his legacy, adding the ONE flyweight world title to his impressive list of achievements.
The 37-year-old American legend’s most recent appearance in ONE Championship was in May at the promotion’s first-ever live on-ground event in the United States. He successfully defended his world title against Brazilian rival Adriano Moraes, winning by unanimous decision in their trilogy title match.
Despite his success in the MMA lane, Johnson surprised everyone by competing in his first-ever IBJJF tournament. At the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Las Vegas on August 31, he participated in the Masters 2 division for competitors aged 35 and above, winning the gold medal in the featherweight class.
This victory has inspired Johnson to continue honing his jiu-jitsu skills and competing in future events.
