Dana White Praises Demetrious Johnson Following Retirement Announcement
Throughout a chat with John Morgan of Grind Metropolis Media, Dana White was complimentary of Demetrious Johnson’s accomplishments (h/t MMAFighting.com).
“Yeah, I didn’t know that [he retired],” White mentioned about Johnson when talking to Grind Metropolis Media.
“Good for him. Unbelievable profession he had. I by no means had an issue with Demetrious Johnson. Completely [he’s a UFC Hall of Famer].”
Johnson entered the UFC in 2011 from the WEC promotion. “Mighty Mouse” made historical past along with his run because the UFC flyweight champion, however he ended up being traded to ONE Championship for Ben Askren in 2018.
White mentioned that regardless of Johnson’s exit from the UFC, he by no means had any subject with “Mighty Mouse.”
“Pay attention for those who return to when he was right here, I used to be defending him from the followers,” White mentioned. “Who’s defended Demetrious Johnson greater than me?”
Johnson ends his profession with a professional document of 34-4-1. His solely profession losses have come in opposition to Dominick Cruz, Henry Cejudo, Adriano Moraes, and Brad Pickett. “Mighty Mouse” avenged his loss to Moraes, defeating him twice earlier than placing an finish to his combating profession.
Johnson’s closing professional MMA bout occurred in a trilogy bout in opposition to Moraes again in Might 2023 in Broomfield, Colorado. “Mighty Mouse” efficiently retained the ONE Flyweight Championship by way of unanimous determination.
