Demetrious Johnson – FightPages

"Mighty Mouse"

Demetrious Johnson

31Wins•4Losses•1Draw

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Win Rate

86 %

Finish Rate

52 %

Decision Win %

81 %

Demetrious Johnson

Age

Height

5' 3 (160 cm)

Reach

66 in. (5' 6/168 cm)

Ape-Index

1.050

Stance

Orthodox

Nationality

United States

Main Division

Flyweight

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Matt Hume

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank

Biography

Known for his quick striking and elusive movement, Johnson has also landed the most takedowns in UFC flyweight history and 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. ESPN, MMA Weekly, and various UFC personnel have called Johnson one of the greatest mixed martial artists in the world today. Sherdog historically ranked Johnson as the #9-pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts and as the No.

Combat Approach

Known as one of the fastest fighters in MMA, Johnson's martial arts background is in wrestling, which he uses effectively to control where the fight takes place and land numerous takedowns in a single match when necessary. He is noted for his ability to land fast punches and kicks to the head or body, then quickly escape an opponent's reach. During upperbody clinches, Johnson has also utilized the Muay Thai plum while mixing in a series of elbows and knees.

Fighter Trivia

Johnson had a harsh childhood; he was raised by his deaf mother and an abusive stepfather. The main thing that has helped him move on from his past is his wife, Destiny Johnson. Johnson is an avid gamer and streams his gaming via Twitch with username mightygaming.

Awards & Accolades

ONE Championship: ONE Flyweight Championship (One time, current)
ONE Championship: 2019 ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Champion
ONE Championship: Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Adriano Moraes
UFC: UFC Flyweight Championship (One time, inaugural). Eleven successful title defenses
UFC: Eleven successful title defenses
UFC: UFC Flyweight Championship Tournament Winner
UFC: Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Ian McCall, John Dodson, and Henry Cejudo
UFC: Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez
UFC: Submission of the Night (One time) vs. John Moraga
UFC: Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, Henry Cejudo, Wilson Reis, and Ray Borg
UFC: Most consecutive wins in the UFC flyweight division (13)
UFC: Most UFC flyweight title fights (13)
UFC: Most wins in UFC flyweight title fights (12)
UFC: Third most wins in UFC title fights (12)
UFC: Most consecutive title defenses in UFC flyweight division (11)
UFC: Most consecutive title defenses in UFC history (11)
UFC: Most successful title defenses in UFC history (11)
UFC: Second fighter on UFC roster to be awarded Bonus payments in all four possible categories (Fight, Knockout, Performance & Submission of the Night awards)
UFC: Eleven successful title defenses
MMAJunkie.com: 2015 April Submission of the Month vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
MMAJunkie.com: 2022 August Knockout of the Month vs. Adriano Moraes
Inside MMA: 2012 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Sherdog: 2013 All-Violence First Team
Sherdog: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
Sherdog: Current No. 1 Pound for Pound Fighter
ESPY Awards: 2017 Fighter of The Year
FoxSports.com: 2013 Fighter of the Year
Fight Matrix: 2013 Male Fighter of the Year
MMA Mania.com: UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 – Top 5 List No. 3
MMA Mania.com: UFC/MMA 'Submission of the Year' 2017 – Top 5 List No. 1 vs. Ray Borg
Bleacher Report: 2017 Fighter of the Year
Bleacher Report: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
ESPN: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
Pundit Arena: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
MMA Fighting: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
Bloody Elbow: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg
Bloody Elbow: 2017 Best Fighter of the Year
Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2017 Most Outstanding Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2017 Submission of the Year vs. Ray Borg