Flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson headed to UFC Hall of Fame

Demetrious Johnson had a record-setting run within the UFC’s flyweight division. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Demetrius Johnsonwho’s broadly thought to be the highest flyweight in blended martial arts historical past, might be enshrined within the UFC Hall of Fame this summer time.

The Las Vegas-based promotion introduced Johnson’s induction throughout the UFC Seattle broadcast on Saturday. “Mighty Mouse” will enter the Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing. Johnson is usually talked about with the likes of Anderson Silva, Georges St. Pierre, John Jones, Fedor Emelianenko and Khabib Nurmagomeodv as one of the best fighters of all-time, regardless of weight class

“Demetrious Johnson is the greatest flyweight of all-time,” mentioned UFC CEO Dana White. “Demetrious was a great champion who had one of the most incredible careers in MMA, and his streak of 11 consecutive title defenses is one of the most remarkable records we’ve ever seen in professional sports. It will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”

Johnson captured the UFC’s inaugural flyweight crown by besting Joseph Benavidez at UFC 152 in September 2012. The Kirkland, Washington native would go on to defend the 125-pound strap 11 instances earlier than relinquishing the belt to Henry Cejudo in a split-decision loss at UFC 227. During his Octagon tenure, Johnson earned victories over the likes of Cejudo, Benavidez (twice), John Dodson (twice), Kyoji Horiguchi, Ali Bagautinov, Ray Borg and Tim Elliottamongst others.

Making More History

Following that loss to Cejudo, “Mighty Mouse” was half of a saying his retirement in 2024. The flyweight star turned the primary inductee within the ONE Hall of Fame shortly thereafter.

Some of the UFC data Johnson holds embody: longest title reign in flyweight historical past (2,142 days), longest successful streak (13), most title combat wins (12).