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MMA Legend Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson Retires at 38 at ONE 168

Sep 7, 2024, 03:24 AM

Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson has officially announced his retirement from MMA at the age of 38. Johnson, who has one of the most impressive resumes in the sport, leaves behind a legacy that includes a record of 25 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with 5 knockouts and 8 submission victories. He was the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion and holds the record for the most consecutive UFC title defenses with 11. Johnson also held multiple UFC flyweight records, including most wins (13), most finishes (7), and most submission wins (5). In addition to his UFC achievements, he was also a ONE FC Flyweight Champion. Notably, Johnson never failed a drug test and was known for his exceptional fight IQ. His retirement was announced at ONE 168, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. The full retirement speech was shared via ONE Championship.