Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Khrisna Johnson (born August 13, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in ONE Championship, where he is the current ONE Flyweight Champion (135 lb). He is the inaugural and former UFC Flyweight Champion (125 lbs). Known for his quick striking and elusive movement, Johnson co-holds the record for the latest finish in UFC history with a submission win at 4:59 of the fifth round against Kyoji Horiguchi. Johnson also holds the record for most finishes in UFC flyweight history with 7. Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time and is even considered to be the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time.

Demetrious Johnson
Johnson in 2017
BornDemetrious Khrisna Johnson
(1986-08-13) August 13, 1986
Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S.
NicknameMighty Mouse
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2007–2011, 2019–present)
Flyweight (2012–2018)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofParkland, Washington, U.S.
TeamAMC Pankration
TrainerMatt Hume
Brad Kertson
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Hume and Bibiano Fernandes
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins25
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision12
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
Draws1
Amateur record
Total9
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission5
Other information
UniversityPierce College
Notable school(s)Washington High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Current team
TeamMethod Gaming
RoleDamage dealer
GameWorld of Warcraft
Esports career information
Playing career2017–present
HandleMighty Mouse
Team history
2017Method Gaming

ESPN, MMA Weekly, and various UFC personnel have called Johnson one of the greatest mixed martial artists in the world. Johnson has been referred to by many as, ‘the greatest Flyweight Mixed Martial Arts fighter of all time.’

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