Yoel Romero definitely is aware of who Demetrious Johnson is, however you’ll need to forgive his lack of expertise on mouse cartoon characters. I’m simply grateful it gave us one of many funniest unintentional jokes of the 12 months in MMA.
Right here’s why.
Throughout an interview with Submission Radio, Romero was requested to call his 4 best UFC fighters of all time. Romero rattled off Jon Jones No. 1, Anderson Silva No. 2, and Georges St-Pierre No. 3 earlier than taking a second to assume and included Johnson No. 4.
As identified on X, Romero hilariously flubbed his nickname:
Yoel Romero’s high 4 UFC fighters1. Jon Jones2. Anderson Silva3. GSP4. Minnie Mouse pic.twitter.com/OUsuJdSYtX
— Borrachinha Depot (@FullContactMTWF) March 19, 2025
After all, everyone knows DJ’s nickname is “Mighty Mouse” after the animated superhero, not Mickey’s sweetheart “Minnie Mouse.”
Me personally? I don’t assume Romero meant “Minnie Mouse” however as a substitute known as him “Mini” Mouse, as in a small mouse. Which is sensible since Johnson is a flyweight. Sincere mistake!
Johnson caught wind of Romero’s flub and gave us the proper response a day in a while X. Test it out:
Fucking Yoel 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/wZfqTfyaIG
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) March 20, 2025
Nicely performed, champ.
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