Demetrious Johnson Breaks Down ‘Perfect’ Revenge KO Of Adriano Moraes - MMA Fighting

Demetrious Johnson discusses his revenge win over Adriano Moraes, whether Moraes made weight, why he changed his approach for the rematch, “Zombie Time,” his “perfect” highlight-reel knockout, why it was like DragonBall Z, ONE Championship’s broadcast deal with Amazon Prime, whether he’s the best flyweight in the world, ONE’s belt being twice as heavy as the UFC’s, the status of all his missing UFC belts, and more.
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[@mwaithephoto]

It’s a tragedy this man history is trying to be erased by the UFC. This man is literally the greatest of all time

[@floatinggoose9197]

good job regurgitating that YT documentary to sound like a thinker

[@JusJusJusJus]

@@floatinggoose9197 how hard were you after typing that? Edgelord

[@rickymartinez6821]

@@floatinggoose9197 Ya, you would know everything about that "documentary" you white knight of a casual.

[@captaindarling1509]

or, ufc just didnt have a roster for dj's size, and one champ being asian does?, no? still a conspiracy eh?n01 inc Dana could possibly deny DJ's greatness. his in ring fight IQ is unrivalled imo

[@calvin123456777]

Bro as far as pound for pound goes odee imagine him with jon jones frame

[@briantneary2248]

He truly is the most humble SUPERSTAR of all-time. Much respect to the GOAT.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

DJ's fighting is like poetry and has been extremely underappreciated throughout the years. Brilliance in 14 UFC title fights, 3 ONE title fights. Best stance switching in MMA with faints, baits and distance controlling which goes unnoticed by his opponents due to footwork, and the way he shrinks during bottom game with dangerous offense is something special... I hope he rides onto the sunset with a win, good man.

[@zvydvy]

13 defenses, 1 title fight win, 1 title fight loss

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@zvydvy DJ has actually 11 title defenses. 1 title loss to Cruz at bantamweight, then won the belt against Benavidez at flyweight before losing to Cejudo, which is totally 14 UFC title fights, but I get your point...

[@frenchcanadiannerd]

@@alcottdevalte7440 Yep u r right buddy

[@mercilessmoose7819]

DJ out there doing Mortal Kombat finishes in real life.

[@hanoodi11]

I’m so happy for DJ, truly one of the GOATS of MMA. A clean, honest and humble fighter while also being one of the most skilful. Cherish him while we can still see him fight more

[@allhandsonsteamdeck1440]

ARIEL HELWANI NEEDS TO GO BACK AND WATCH DBZ HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE SPIRIT BOMB IS SHAME ON HIM

[@zakwang6713]

Dude 5,3 out here knocking out 5,10 featherweight. Goat

[@mchammer1982]

The patience to take his time and wait for the knee was probably the most impressive thing I have seen. Amazing stuff. Such IQ

[@EazyMack15]

It’s like everything slowed down for him, it was poetry in motion.

[@dano1307]

How about the time he threw Ray Borg in the air and caught the armbar on the way down. That was sooooo sick.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

His footwork and ability to switch stances is poetry by being defensive in an ortodox stance and being offensive in a southpaw stance, simply brilliant...

[@BlakeLovesPoland]

top 3 greatest minds in mma history. DJ, Jon Jones, GSP, in any order

[@troy4904]

It was like he was deciding which way he wanted to end it. Like it reminded me of Jordan walking the ball up the court, just thinking of ways to score. DJ just looked like he was thinking of ways to knock him out

[@markfourtwenty9897]

I've been a fan of MMA for 20 years and I've seen many vicious KO but I consider DJ's last KO the most beautiful...He also has the most beautiful submission when he submitted Ray Borg via Suplex Fying Armbar...DJ's fight instinct is the best ever....

[@foxmoontp]

In my opinion he's tied with anyone for the best ever whether it be GSP, Fedor, Anderson, etc

[@markfourtwenty9897]

@@foxmoontp My Opinion is unpopular cause I put DC at 2... 1.GSP 2.DC 3.DJ Jones and Silva are tainted...DC is a 2 division champ...I consider prime DC as undefeated...his 2 losses to jones, both time jones test positive...his 2 losses to Stipe, DC is 40+ year old...

[@foxmoontp]

@@markfourtwenty9897 man of culture. I dig that top 3, DC is one of my favorite fighters. I agree with the jones aspect, but Anderson still has a spot in my top five.

[@markfourtwenty9897]

​@@foxmoontp I rarely see DC in the GOAT conversation...Have you seen DC side by side with Khabib???? Khabib looks bigger...DC could have been an undefeated 5 division Champ...I've never heard anyone say that, only me...

[@foxmoontp]

@@markfourtwenty9897 he could never cut that much weight, especially late into his career. He had back problems and loved to eat.

[@JRF1004]

UFC champion at 125 with 11 title defenses, absolute dominance and most of them finishes, now ONE champion at 135, avenging his only finish loss, phenomenal in literally every aspect of MMA, come on now, time to accept Demetrious Johnson is the greatest of all time

[@zacknight9137]

Plus we all know he won his second fight vs cejudo and was robbed of his belt so the UFC could usher him out of the organisation. GOAT

[@JRF1004]

@@zacknight9137 well i don’t agree with that at all 😅

[@jasonmiller9495]

The UFC really missed the ball with Mighty Mouse. Instead of chasing the crazy drama stories they could have promoted him for what he is just a good ass guy

[@aquaticlibrary]

Yeah they definitely did a poor job promoting him and his competitors. A lot of the guys he beat are legends in their own right

[@jabibgalt5551]

Undoubtedly the most underrated MMA fighter of all times.

[@armplanet7524]

He's perfectly rated just underrated on the goat list

[@freudgv]

@@armplanet7524 *insert Russ Westbrook what gif*

[@iamjp1]

@@armplanet7524 nah man lots of people still don't even put him in their top 5

[@chadharvy]

Forget seeing fighters fight Jake Paul. We need to see crossover fights between clubs and champions. Like lets see who's really the Champion. I'm talking UFC V. One Champions.

[@_Jashawuh]

I am happy he got to a place that treats him well.

[@isaiah1931]

Get this man his other 8 belts. He deserves to bask in his glory. He’s getting the bag at One and I hope they come to Georgia so so I can go to an event.

[@amospersad8915]

Its nine of twelve belts..... he won the first and defended the other eleven

[@isaiah1931]

@@amospersad8915 You’re right. I was thinking of title defenses. They need to give him his other 9 belts.

[@Senseijohn84]

Start putting this man's name in the GOAT conversation more!!

[@Amzyy]

Still can't believe the UFC traded an MMA GOAT for Ben Askren..

[@alcottdevalte7440]

They made more money with Askren losing than what they did with DJ winning. The only good part about this is that DJ gets paid much more now...

[@maltheri9833]

@@alcottdevalte7440 Only thing Askren did was give Jorge clout which has been taking a dive since his fight with Kamaru

[@benlewis5312]

​@@maltheri9833 That clout resulted in him headlining 4 PPV cards that totaled over 2.5 million buys. Pretty significant if you ask me

[@calvincalvin3132]

Good for DJ tho he making bank

[@pilot8220]

@@benlewis5312 No it isnt, theyre both bums

[@DialogDontArgue]

he's the overlooked GOAT

[@felixrcandelaria]

The fight, the plan the execution was absolutely flawless! He's one of the most intelligent and calculated mixed martial artists ever. Just brilliant!!

[@morbidmike]

DJ is just so incredibly awesome it was poetic in all its glory.

[@dyfox3856]

Gotta love seeing the GOAT proving why he's the GOAT

[@Metaljonus]

Dad life will never stop even after a massive KO lol

[@zenmartialartist701]

Knowing how much DJ loves his kids, he was probably on the first plane home 😂

[@lookatmyopinion2703]

Looking at strictly in-ring abilities and accomplishments respectively, Demetrious Johnson is my number one p4p GOAT. I've never seen anyone better p4p. The fact he's a great human is just a great bonus.

[@RiiCaRd09328]

Bro it was perfection in real life, from knee to the face to knee after getting clipped

[@bonkling]

Watching that fight, I didn't realise how much bigger he was than DJ. Mighty mouse is truly insane. Still can't believe what Dana and the whole UFC did you him. I can still remember Dana saying that Conor was a better fighter, that DJ was boring, I even remember commentators like DC and stuff saying that the small guys just aren't super exciting. Rogan was the only person on the UFC's pay who actually gave him respect.

[@juanverde88ify]

Rogan is a real g

[@simonbaribeau4853]

To be fair.. DC never said he wasnt exciting, he said one of the reason why he's not popular is because he's smaller and that a good portion of the fanbase doesnt care about smaller guys.

[@sarasabado]

His fight IQ is genius

[@robertgallacher7214]

When he retires he will go down as one of the best martial artists of all time, regardless of weight class.

[@maltheri9833]

100 years from now he might be the Sugar Ray Robinson of MMA. People will look back at him as the best all rounder ever

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

@@maltheri9833 I strongly agree!

[@Art-Sin]

If i was a little younger and wanted to study the art of MMA, DJ would be the no.1 fighter i'll study. Technically he is amazing.

[@ryannath85]

If you're his size great idea. If you are a bigger guy, not a great idea because you can't do the same things.

[@zvydvy]

@@ryannath85 literally doesn't apply

[@a-lexanderluthor1334]

Cut out ifs and buts just do it.

[@calvincalvin3132]

pucciis yes it does

[@scottmiller7914]

@@ryannath85 just become more athletic if you are bigger.

[@danielhall574]

A person we could only strive to be. D.J. is a GOAT not only in MMA, but life it self.. Congratulations on being a motivational person, nothing but love

[@carolmccash5182]

Wing Chung movement to finish in my eyes. Dem saying zombie time. Beautiful 🤩

[@gchammertime1557]

That was one of the most calculated, and slow mo matrix style k.o.'s of all time.

[@BGplatinum7500]

This dude here is everything I’d want my son to be. Congratulations on being a great person DJ. Oh and he fights pretty good too!

[@DonMIFC]

People throw out the word GOAT pretty often, but MM really is the GOAT

[@DeeRobio]

UFC really finessed DJ by taking all of his belts and hiding them in a warehouse lmao

[@dajuan2546]

This is why he’s one of the 🐐!

[@sonoranherphaven1761]

This dude talks like like GOAT would

[@rodericksasu6976]

The man has one of the best knockouts and the best submission in MMA history. Goes to show how well rounded the GOAT is.

[@zacknight9137]

Such a good point

[@rickydanielson7953]

DJ is thoughtful, humble, and intelligent... basically the exact opposite of what you would assume a pro mma fighter would be like lol

[@walteredmund7808]

This guy is the goat of MMA world.. no doubt. One of the nicest human being

[@s-magee]

"Better chance he answers me or you?" HA HA HA!! That had me dying!

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

0:15 This guy is AMAZING, such a polite and nice guy.

[@efireman23]

I like DJ. He’s humble about being a fighter. He’s asked about being the best flyweight. He said, leave it to the public, priceless!

[@desertrance]

Legend had the pleasure of meeting him when Ufc came the first time to SLC such a humble genuine man. We are lucky to have an athlete of his caliber competing still!!!

[@wagonet]

Loved him in the UFC. Love him now. After he retires he needs to be remembered as a legend.

[@Mc7673mc]

One of my favorite fighters! Super humbled man 🙌

[@Ibaneddie76]

DJ is the greatest fighter period, that last fight was next level!

[@daigoshirase4853]

Mighty Mouse is the MMA fighter to me that is the most relatable and likable. He is crazy good at his craft, very entertaining to watch his fights and him do interviews. Minus the dramas we become accustomed to seeing with other fighters. He’s living a clean life.

[@Goblin1986p]

DJ has the highest overall skillset of any fighter I have seen. hes like a 95/100 in everything.

[@tylersiegel5889]

One of the greatest to ever do it regardless weight class 👏

[@UnreliableNarrator24]

I never appreciated a fighter that mich what a guy ! So well deserved my man congrats

[@ben5207]

THE GOAT MY HERO

[@jameswoods6900]

I loved DJ from the Start and Shocked he was Not a Fan Favorite in the UFC! Everything about DJ is Fantastic, A Loyal Husband, Brilliant, and an inspriation to All!

[@struggle-dad6715]

I'm with you dj. My father used to fuss at me all the time for making my kids different meals for breakfast lunch and dinner. But they're kids, it's not like they get to make too many decisions in life yet, I can at least give them the power to pick their own meal

[@arthurhuang8149]

Dj is way too cool for ufc 😎

[@danieljacot3083]

You don’t appreciate what you got til it’s gone. Man that knockout was brutally awesome. The way he walked off…felt like such a huge moment…just as big of a moment as in any ufc fight so far this year

[@ldsiverling]

Bro fighting up a weight class and made it look clean 👌

[@dragonthebeast730]

Plus he fights guys who are on straight up steriods. Champion he just fought was 5"9 and definitely on steriods.

[@FutureOfBoxing0]

I miss when he was in the ufc.. this guy is so Smart and so humble. His fight IQ and just his Way of explaining certain techniques is truly elite. Top 5 ufc fighter of all time.

[@chryslertechnician3439]

Flyweight goat

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

GSP, Jones, DJ, Silva & Fedor. Crazy man has been cemented in the top 5 GOAT imo for years now, Amazing he’s still out here killing it.

[@sparrow2068]

ariel you actually did a really great job w this interview. asked all the questions i wanted to ask him! esp about the weight

[@terencew3840]

thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

[@suavelishes6708]

I'm so glad I still see him fighting or streaming :D love him. 🙌👊

[@ultimateskatewarrior]

DJ IS THE GOAT CONVERSATION NOT JUST IN IT HIS CAREER SETS A BAR FOR THE GOATS

[@MJFloof]

DJ is right, time is the most valuable asset.

[@DavidAlaverdian]

Never missing an interview with DJ This dude is the definition of a real man

[@frghtnight]

so happy for you dj your one of my fav fighters of all time

[@dave2345]

So pumped watching DJ fight a near perfect fight, the man simply does not age like the rest of us. Congrats champ.

[@dano1307]

The real GOAT of MMA.

[@horrifyinggelatinousblob]

He is just the best isn’t he. Everyone else from his era is stagnant and he is as good or better than ever

[@ttt3377]

Bring the ONE here in the U.S!!!

[@elcoqui5932]

D. Johnson is a legend. He is pound for pound 1 of the greatest of all time. his fighting skills are at another level.

[@seldomsceen]

For him to come back the way he did shows the true champion spirit a lot of guys lose their first fight and it breaks them and they're never the same but not DJ. The man has a Lions Heart.

[@tommyjjjr1]

Good for DJ 👍, I gotta say I didn’t think he was gonna take out Moraes! So much respect and I’m happy to say I was wrong ! DJ got his serious revenge! And to get the same knee that he got got with!! Wow, awesome!

[@peakingmantis5331]

That KO was beautiful. The timing, patience, distance management and shot selection were amazing.

[@freddiemiranda5366]

Congratulations Demetrius Johnson One champion 🏆 👊👍

[@Ajaxxgopw]

Awesome story. Awesome man Go, DJ!

[@venomlinepocketbullies]

Incredible fighter and human being!! Respect

[@lucasjwirt5280]

Those fights cements dj as a true king and legendary goat 🐐 God bless this American gem 💎 🙏 !!!!!!

[@JeremyEstes]

This was my favorite fight of all time. The guard play, the 3rd round, the ko. What a beautiful display

[@jonasdauerbrenner6432]

this fight was CRAZY. the finishing sequence is a thing of beauty.

[@zonzi2412]

pure Legend!!!

[@aristolochene]

DJ is a true martial artist. I love that he's also a nerd.

[@aviduke]

I've been waiting for this

[@francescotamayo8191]

Pound for Pound Daddest man on the planet

[@Lolife86]

When I think that dummy White said DJ is boring ^^ This man is STILL on the top of his game.

[@mikemorris9902]

Love this man. What a generational talent

[@NateDoggit]

No cap DJ winning the other night redeemed the upset headshot of Kamaru Usman in my eyes . Now, if Jon Jones get koed I might cry. Cant have all my favorite champions losing this year.

[@kachebeeabdullah4297]

Please, help him get his belts back. Demetrious is too humble. He earned those belts...

[@donniemullis7941]

Love this guy. Love the dragon ball x reference. Love Ariel. Great stuff

[@jamesmccusker2260]

It's one of the best performances in MMA history it was incredible

[@terryfyre6881]

DJ is a "Complete Class Act"... Hope He comes back to UFC!

[@shivajones108]

This man is really something else 😤 Mighty

[@MrSatnavatron]

The win over Rodtang will never be forgotten

[@gordan2423]

He's such a likeable guy. Glad he's back on top.

[@kenwoods9247]

There he is folks, the greatest to ever strap on the 4oz gloves! God bless him! Simply the Best!

[@Treevors30]

Those knees that Demetrius Johnson took when he was on the ground I was nervous I thought oh no this is how it was last fight but good for him I'm truly happy the way it went it was awesome

[@issacojeda5056]

Wholesome af interview

[@RedWhiteBlueYo]

Dj is a true American! Calm and Cooly! Mad Props wherever you go from here.

[@rogerar90]

Gotta love this guy

[@Joey-zy4cs]

DJ’s the GOAT 🐐

[@aramali2157]

One of a kind 👏