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“It all depends on the body, right? Yet, fortunately he’s been preparing for the day he’s no longer a professional fighter. Today, Johnson remains the record holder for most consecutive title defenses in UFC history and is still considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.There’s no question Johnson’s UFC resume is impressive and one that’s tough to match. If not, I look to put on some great spectacular performances. So as long as my body (is healthy), I’m having a fun with it, and I’m enjoying it, I’m just going to keep on going. Aleksandar Rakic says he’s ready for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title following his dominant win over former title challenger Anthony Smith. I fought three times last year.

He sees himself fighting for quite some time.“I give myself five more years,” Johnson said. That’s what you’re going to do.’“So I’ve always been good with my money ever since that first fight in WEC, and that was back in 2010. In 2018, after completely dominating the highly-competitive North American scene with a record-setting run of 11 World Title defenses, Johnson decided to make ONE Championship his new home as part of a landmark deal. It took a village to arrange for the first major trade in MMA history. Right, right, 38, 39. Then I’d be like, ‘Yeah, I’m done. 12-time Flyweight World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound mixed martial artists of all time. Johnson became a highly-successful athlete in high school, competing in several sports on the way to a second-place finish at the Washington state wrestling championships.This success on the mats led him to try his hand at mixed martial arts in 2007, and resulted in one of the most incredible careers ever seen in the cage. See whom Aleksandar Rakic should fight next after his victory over Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. I’ll focus on myself.“I’m just being a realist. However, he never let his circumstances get the better of him. Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight. I’m 33 years old. Demetrious Johnson official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Bantamweight fighter from United States. The ONE championship flyweight grand prix winner and former UFC champion doesn’t see himself switching organizations before hanging up his gloves. I’m like, ‘I’m done, peace,’ because there’s nothing else for me to prove for North America. I’m 10 years deep in the game, and I’ve been very successful in my career so far, and I only look to be even more successful. He tore through several tough contenders on the way to capturing the UFC Flyweight World Championship, defending it an amazing 11 times to etch his name into history.“Mighty Mouse” etched his name once more by defeating three of the top flyweights in Asia Besides being an accomplished martial artist, Johnson is also one of the world’s top gaming streamers.Brandon Vera, Demetrious Johnson, Angela Lee, and more are scheduled to appear on the hit reality TV show!The top 10 fight rituals of ONE Championship athletes.Three things Demetrious Johnson cannot live without.— to claim the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Championship in October 2019. “I love this organization. Once I’m done, I’m retired. “Excuse my language, but yeah, obviously I think mixed martial arts is always going to be part of my life.“Obviously I would love to help out teammates of mine and help them through the same journey that I’ve gone through as a professional athlete. “If I have to fight one through 10 in order to get a title shot, I’m ready and willing to do that.” UFC on ESPN+ 33 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok. Demetrious Johnson is not going anywhere. So my goal is after I’m done I could decide whatever I want to do.”To hear more from Johnson on retirement, watch the video above. I love everything they stand for, I love how they take care of the athletes, so this is my last (organization). I think I’m done.”Retirement still seems far for Johnson. Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade’s flyweight debut is in the works.

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