Why Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson Left the UFC

Taken from JRE MMA Show #131 w/Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson:
open.spotify.com/episode/5qN8...

[@Luka2023-]

One of the greatest fighters the UFC has ever seen, this guy was a true champion it’s a shame he left

[@_troublesome_]

He didn’t leave. He was forced out.

[@nkosistrainbullies5806]

Was he still a true champ

[@DeezNuts-yq4wx]

He didn't leave, he got traded for Askren.

[@robbb-we7uj]

@@_troublesome_ you have to agree to being traded to yes he did leave

[@robbb-we7uj]

@@DeezNuts-yq4wx you have to agree to being traded

[@thevanicant5364]

As a 5'6 guy, "Mighty Mouse" was the main reason I started training Mauy Thai at the age of 13. 7 years later I still idolize the guy.

[@L47M]

5'6 but can put 5'10 average fools to sleep with the quickness. If ur short bro u Gotta learn to fight or lift heavy ass weights. Gotta have SOMETHING on ur side if god refused u height. Good for u man.💪

[@smoke4824]

@@L47M yes I'm 6 foot but I carry a gun and knife everywhere just incase I run into you short demons 😅☝🏼

[@Quietplague2000]

@@L47M or a gun brother. Bc fuck fighting someone 6'3 or above he can take a bullet to a leg or the foot

[@JA-057]

He’s 5ft2

[@thevanicant5364]

@@L47M Yes sirrr. I honestly love being "small" Im athletic af and im so explosive. In my gym im ussually used as a warm up for pros cuz I got the best south paw stance in the gym. I honestly love the mauy thai community it helped me balance toxic competition and being humble enough to smile and learn and yell "aaeeeiiooo" every time I get kick or kick.🤣🤣🤣 like u said brother use wat the almighty gave you and shine.

[@docdominus]

DJ is a true martial artist... The UFC prefers entertainers to just pure martial artists. It's a shame they didn't appreciate how much of a legend MM is. Easily one of the GOATs in any weight class.

[@BPH29]

I wouldn’t blame the ufc fully, some of it has to be blamed on the fan base. Dana wasn’t lying when he said MM had some of the lowest ppv numbers for a champion, and at the end of the day it’s about the bottom line. It’s true that they didn’t promote him as much as they could’ve, but I don’t think the ppv numbers would’ve changed drastically. Don’t get me wrong though, MM is a legend and one of the GOATs.

[@rimothytooltarski4459]

Real martial artists usually have respect for their opponents. Respect and sportsmanship doesn't sell ppvs to regular fans.

[@rimothytooltarski4459]

@@BPH29 Yup. It's just the way it is. Regular fans aren't into the x's and o's, they want dollys and trash talking. At the end of the day UFC is a business and they need to sell a product that is attractive to the average consumer.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

@@BPH29 yeah I don't get why fans get so butthurt about this. Most of the people on these youtube threads make fun of me for paying for ppv instead of pirating it too, so I assume everyone in here talking shit about the ufc have never paid for a ufc fight in their life

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

One of the GOATs is a missnomer. It's not Mighty Mouse. He is a perfect example as to why GOAT status is about more than just the best fighter.

[@AllThatJuice-]

respect to joe for having mighty mouse on. everybody knows the UFC arent putting enough respect on his name.

[@GleNnPauldjNJ]

What’s cool is joe has always kept MM to the highest standard and still says he is top 5 of all time.

[@gospaironija2762]

They give him no respect. Same to Fedor the real Goat for true hardcore fans.

[@dannyg2197]

Dude DJ was in the UFC for nearly a decade and Joe had him on before

[@wetknuckles]

@@gospaironija2762 what money is there in congratulating other fighters.

[@rams812]

Respect? Sounds like you're saying that as if he'd have any reason not to. Or that he's somehow defying someone or something. Not that serious

[@Andrew_mm]

One time DJ came to my restaurant I was working at in Disneyland and he was one of the most respectful people ever. His kid made a mess but his wife did not hesitate to clean up after them. Wonderful people and huge respect.

[@jacobsvensson8193]

Was he wearing a mickey mouse costume?

[@corny9320]

@@jacobsvensson8193 you’re so funny

[@jacobsvensson8193]

@@corny9320 thx man, i even made myself laugh

[@corny9320]

@@jacobsvensson8193 still laughing

[@mr.shin.5138]

​@@corny932010 months later, we're all laughing 😂

[@praisethesun6078]

I saw him go 5 rounds and barely break a sweat while constantly doing ground game. What a fighter.

[@rungeon83]

Shame he ducked TJ and give the most pathetic excuse to avoid him

[@cranbers]

yeah the dudes cardio was second to none. You watch him go all out and not even breath heavy. Just frustrating people.

[@cyrilusly]

MM didn't get it done. Technically brilliant but no killer instinct. .Same with Mousasi..They.. (with all respect) Don't fill stadiums.= Ufc

[@CrazyCrackheadify]

@@cyrilusly he’s a martial artists. This “killer instinct” stuff is bullshit. Technicalities

[@ArmyofDrag343]

​@@CrazyCrackheadifyhow is it bs, Jon Jones definitely has that mindset and that's why he's the goat, MM is nice but no jon Jones or McGregor, Khabib etc, if he had that dog in him, coulda been the goat

[@kd3283]

UFC traded a one in a lifetime Demetrius for Ben “spinning back fist of doom” Askren 😂😂

[@MichaelSaunier]

You gotta admit that askren benefited the ufc in an unexpected way with his getting knocked out by masvidal making masvidal a bigger draw and more ppv buys. I like Johnson way more than masvidal and I think he’s a much better lb for lb fighter but I can’t deny the economic upside of askren coming to the ufc

[@REDANDSILVER741]

@@MichaelSaunier ans Masvidals fame passed on to Usman and the Welterweight Division. More eyes watching the UFC

[@Oakenlix]

One could argue that Ben brought more fun to the UFC than MM did during his whole reign. And I love Demetrious, but let's be real

[@danjthemanj]

@@Oakenlix business opportunity with a fighter trumps skill in ufc

[@mattwood7107]

It's crazy how people forget Ben Askren was undefeated before joining the UFC. He retired for 2 years and had hip surgery. All it takes is a few losses for people to turn on you. It's sad. If Mighty Mouse started losing, you'd probably be one of those people making fun of him, completely forgetting all his past accomplishments

[@adlad3199]

The absolute GOAT in the game. Mighty Mouse cleaned up his division and now is fighting guys much bigger than him and still beating them. Wrestling, Striking, Jiu Jitsu, Conditioning, fighting in the clinch, knees, submissions, this dude has literally everything. And guess what? He did it all CLEAN unlike other fake GOATS lmao

[@sECUREij]

Lol pretty sure a saw a clip of Bitch Boy getting literally knocked the fuck out

[@leonardwitucke1]

He also ran from TJ Dillashaw. He knew he couldn't compete at the same level in a higher weight class.

[@suburbannegro411]

@@leonardwitucke1 Oh that guy who just got off a ban for illegal substances? Yeah that argument will go far 9_9

[@leonardwitucke1]

@@suburbannegro411 This isn’t then…. You obviously don’t watch the sport.

[@sECUREij]

@@suburbannegro411 you honestly believe ONE is even testing their fighters? PRIDE was the leader for drug testing in that time to right

[@SomeBaller]

DJ's flying armbar submission will remain on top of any list! #Legend

[@sECUREij]

LOL could be wrong but didn’t Triple C smash his head in. Forcing him to fight in the B Leagues?

[@frostiestcaptain5620]

@@sECUREij No, they had a very close fight. DJ broke his foot and gave up the later rounds.

[@SomeBaller]

@@sECUREij and that should take away from one of the best finishes in the history of mma?

[@sECUREij]

@@frostiestcaptain5620 Quit rewriting history, Triple C is a double champ. Whereas the Bumn Johnson is fighting in the B League chumpionships

[@sECUREij]

@@SomeBaller LOL Got smashed and forced into the joke devision known as ONE Chumpionship. And when that organization inevitably goes bankrupt he’ll be nothing but a former champ who got smashed and forced to fight in the B Leagues. Remember that

[@DonMIFC]

Its not a SHAME that DJ left the UFC. We should be happy he left the UFC. He found his worth in ONE, experienced life in Asia, and proved hes the GOAT by being a two-organisation champ. There isnt many two-organisation champs in MMA, but DJ is one of them 💪🏽

[@JohnWilliams-jr3xp]

DJ, Eddie Alvarez, Bendo, Rockhold, I know I'm missing alot of guys but these are the first that come to mind. DJ is diff because he CLEANED out the division. They criticized his comp but look at these guys records now (ex: horiguchi).

[@Jake_Hamlin]

UFC is mostly hype. The weight regulations are questionable too. At least ONE uses dehydration regulations

[@LookHereMars]

The champion of the number 1 and number 2 martial arts promotions in the world, fought and beat the best of the very best, greatest martial artist of all time.

[@Sandlin22]

UFC is glad he left. He's one of the least watched fighters in UFC history. Less than 135k average viewers.

[@slapcartel]

He showed in last fight that he's still in his prime. I'll keep tuning into his fights regardless of where he's at

[@maccusmc]

No you won't. Don't lie

[@edgiebraahhh7280]

Tbh I think the moraes fights did great for his legacy

[@devinsilva2102]

@@maccusmc dude get a life

[@maccusmc]

@@devinsilva2102 send location

[@redlizerad8268]

@@maccusmc bro stop tryna put ur self in medical debt

[@yesitis1395]

That, "I heard you had a part of me being traded," had Joe on the ropes.

[@dieselphiend]

His recent win over Adriano Moraes was incredible. Moraes had some of the most dangerous high kicks in the history of the sport- heck, all of his striking is world class, but his kicks are just on another level. The way MM finishes him is one of the most beautiful sequences to end an MMA match I can think of.

[@pvbri]

Yes, and finished him with a brutal knee, giving it back from the first loss. It was written

[@davidnunez8561]

That timing was insane, he really took time to land it PERFECTLY

[@hammysammy9128]

The way you're describing Adriano sounds more like Marlon Moraes. Adriano's grappling is by far his best skill. Still, MM's win over him was incredible

[@dieselphiend]

@@hammysammy9128 All you have to do is go watch MM vs AM 1 and 2 to see it. I don't need to see a dozen of them to tell you he has some of the best kicks in the sport. He's a very well rounded fighter. Regularity, form, speed- these are all different things.

[@westsideAUKILANI]

Tru bro. I wanna watch that fight

[@Bahador_R]

This guy is so humble, I love this guy. Mr. Johnson, you're an excellent role model.

[@kidnamedfinger2840]

Yeah he's a great role model. All this man cares about is to take care of his family. Watched his YT streams a couple times seemed like a nice guy

[@mattalley4330]

No doubt. A lot of championship athletes, regardless of sport, have enormous egos but this guy seems like a down-to-earth average Joe

[@misterclownface]

He is. You can argue that he won that fight with Henry. Instead of what every other fighter says after a close match, "I won that fight". He says, Henry probably won. It is what it is.

[@liamobrien8235]

Joe definitely said something! 😂 he didn’t seem to defend himself like Joe Rogan normally would 😂

[@mysterio7076]

yea he caught him in 4K🤣🤣

[@TheJimmylimmy]

yup, he dodged that 😅

[@ShinzoUchihaX]

Put more emojis so we know its true

[@lam27nov82]

Bro Joe is 4 foot 2 inches tall and he lies a lot.

[@jamesforteze1282]

I know. DJ kept pushing it to so he could rub it in that the trade was bad..lol

[@justinellison973]

Been in so many wars and still talks very good and well spoken he really is a next level athlete

[@ItsTai678]

he does fight at 125 too so the shots aren’t as hard

[@marksmith863]

@@ItsTai678 135 in One I think

[@gigachoof]

It’s time people give the goat his flowers. Love seeing DJ doing well.

[@sECUREij]

LOL biggest bitch in the history of the sport. Ran to the B leagues as soon as triple C the true GOAT smashed his head into the ground

[@amari1368]

Guy is 5’3 and is the greatest mma fighter ever

[@user-ru8vq5gt3r]

Glad he went to another fight promotion where he is appreciated. Definitely one of the Goats if not the GOAT, we love you DJ.

[@chrisgriffin4803]

Love how humble he is, many fighters get very cocky.. he was just straight up and said "Ya he beat me." Many just make excuses like it was something that happened before the fight or just someone else's fault. Sucks he's not in the UFC anymore, but still plan on watching every fight he's in.

[@dave-oh3549]

Mighty Mouse is the quintessential martial artist. Humble, well-spoken, and modest. He is up there with being one of the MMA GOAT. Love your work Demetrious!

[@rideonemgxr]

Big DJ fan. Met him at a local fights back in 2009 when he was still training out of AMC and was king of the cage champ and was super cool and down to earth. UFC failed with him, but glad he found a new opportunity with ONE FC.

[@howey935]

I don’t get why Mighty Mouse wasn’t a PPV draw because I always love watching him fight I seriously think he’s the most complete mixed martial artists fighting now.

[@milkylopez9146]

Too dominate, too small. The fans didn't respect the skills back then. They wanted DJ to fight 135 when he has a true 125 body.

[@howey935]

@@milkylopez9146 Goes to show how fickle some fans are.

[@MichaelSaunier]

I never understood it either. Maybe because he’s smaller than the average guy? His skills are undeniable and those guys put on action packed fights

[@michaelthomas8147]

He made almost no effort to promote fights, he had a style that isn't appreciated by the vast majority of people, and he competed in a division that no one cared about.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

The flyweights were Boeing back then but I'd prefer mighty mouse in ONE rather than UFC

[@thisguy-yv5so]

This man is a true martial artist in every interpretation of the word. He's won the game, it's a shame the UFC and the public didn't realize how special he is. Extremely happy he's living his best life though and I am honored to witness such greatness.

[@LuisRamirez-hz2xf]

Exactly, he still is super high level

[@TaxationIsTheft439]

The coach of my local bjj gym is MM’s trainer

[@joshlewis575]

His throw into the armbar submission is still to this day top 3 sickest finishes ever. Shit was so unreal, still blows my mind these athletes brains can move that quickly. In the middle of a suplex to have the wherewithal to transition into an armbar is just astounding. Guess it's just instincts, but it's still wild

[@brken_blndie]

Saw that again recently, had it on replay unbelievable

[@jacobsvensson8193]

He must have practiced that transition before, can't just have been improvisation or instinct, that would be too crazy considering how smooth it was

[@Asatov94]

Can you tell me which one is the fight ? I mean who is his opponent 😆

[@jacobsvensson8193]

@@Asatov94 DJ vs Ray Borg

[@jacobsvensson8193]

@Ronnie hah I was also watching that live with my cousin, but probably closer to 6am when I just recently had gotten into mma and was willing to stay up to 6-7am for a PPV. We were completely mind blown by that finish Rays "downfall" is pretty sad, dude got so much potential

[@coffeetalk924]

Demetrius absolutely lives in the matrix! Pound for pound the most talented fighter I've ever witnessed in a cage. Mindblowing some of the moves he pulls off and how quickly he does it.

[@yoiamgucci2743]

DJ is such a great guy. HIs story is wildly inspiring and I love that we've got him on YT giving his perspective on things. I don't believe I've ever heard him trash someone or disrespect someone; which I know makes you less marketable in a trashy era of humanity but it makes you someone of integrity which is worth so much more.

[@Teeko253]

Love DJs attitude he’s always been a chill dude….Miss training under him at AMC pacific back in the day 💯

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Mighty Mouse is a perfect case study to prove the fact that GOAT status is about more than just actual talent in a fight. Every fascet of the athlete is weighed and measured by everyone. How tough they are I would argue is probably most important, but it definitely isn't the end all be all. What overall contributions they brought to the world of MMA, Their record, the type of Champion they were, The caliber of competition they fought, the time they spent at the top, The amount of money they made, the era they fought in, the overall influence and presence they brought to the world of MMA. All these things must be considered when talking about the Greatest Fighter to have Ever Done It! if it was just fighting, Mighty Mouse would be a clear favorite for the GOAT title.

[@edgiebraahhh7280]

There’s a GOAT and a Best ever Mighty Mouse is the best ever but GOAT has to do a bit more with resume

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

@@edgiebraahhh7280 I'll buy that! No doubt MM is fkn special!

[@ahkjanky2473]

Well said

[@SuperJuvexxx]

The Money point isn't relevant, plenty of showmen fighters and entertainers that aren't nowehere near to be among the best but make tons of money.

[@Romez27]

DJ is amazing at articulating himself and his storytelling is amazing. Great ep

[@novdeepsingh002d2]

Demetrius Johnson is one of most sophisticated most humblest and technical fighter I've seen and he's so humble

[@Rebellen007]

His submission over Borg is one of the best and coolest finishes I've ever seen. His also a humble and chill guy. True legend.

[@Razear]

He has just a great attitude towards that SD loss, doesn't dwell or complain about it even though he had a legitimate case. And his ability to bounce back and come back even stronger after that KO loss, incredible. It's these types of performances that put him on the short list of all-time greats.

[@njdrummer7120]

I love this guy. He is the best. So smart and a true martial artist. He needs to be headlining UFC main cards. No ifs ands or buts.

[@jonvon2044]

He’s headlining One championship cards and is the world champion there. He is much better off at One than UFC.

[@njdrummer7120]

He should be in the US headlining and getting all the attention he deserves. Fighters go to One or Bellator and let’s face it you really don’t hear about them anymore. UFC gets all the attention. That’s just a fact.

[@jonvon2044]

@@njdrummer7120 Where have you been brother? Living under a rock? He already had an entire career at UFC and has moved on for a reason. To go back would literally make no sense from his viewpoint. The ufc is definitely the #1 company but that doesn’t mean DJ would have more success there. Ufc was going to completely axe the featherweight division because of casuals not being interested in them (complete disrespect to DJ the entire featherweight roster and all fight fans) Bigger promotion does NOT always equal better pay and or benefits.

[@njdrummer7120]

I watched his whole career in the ufc and I’m well aware of everything in the UFC. My point is DJ deserves all the eyes on him. When fighters leave they go to obscurity. Look at the fighters who left Gegard mousasi DJ Rory McDonald. Look at the eyes on chandler now. I’m just saying DJ should be on ESPN and getting all the prime time love he deserves.

[@rodneymack9287]

What about a maybe?

[@cnl2776]

DJ is my personal GOAT - thank you so much for the great fights!

[@jesusurciaga4773]

I really miss full episodes of JRE on KZbin 😥

[@Rowsy91]

Spotify is free loo

[@jesusurciaga4773]

@@Rowsy91 doesn’t it have ads when you get it for free? That’s the main reason I’ve been subscribed to KZbin Premium for years…

[@brettweir9050]

You can skip through them.

[@brettweir9050]

The only true downside is no comment section.

[@stevediben7900]

@@brettweir9050 Which is a pretty humongous downside.

[@owendaviesotd5909]

This guy is a joy to watch, one of the true greats of the fight game

[@furtalance_x]

The Mighty Mouse has a Mighty Heart man. The disrespect he has had to endure at the hands of UFC and its fans is unreal. No GOAT conversation should ever disinclude his name and thats the truth.

[@invincibleluis]

Definitely one of the best fighters ever.

[@lux_satani]

GSP and Mighty are fucken great.

[@origin7436]

Delete The "one" "of" and The "s" from "Fighters"

[@ddevenba6r288]

DJ, please invite Yan over to OneFC rules for a historic legendary fight. Pretty please with Suga on top. LOL

[@richardchamoun7649]

Demetrious is almost impossible to work out in the octagon. He is that good. Great to hear him talk about his transition from the UFC.

[@paulmcdougall1820]

DJ had the balls to bring it up, Joe had the balls to answer. That's how conversations should always go.

[@christianhuerta25]

Met you at the WA state fair was a great experience to meet you my brother one of the best Mixed martial artists EVER!

[@daighnugent4976]

This guy is a legend and one of the greatest to ever to it. Amazing fighter. Genius!

[@Fabo100]

One of the masters of MMA….absolute GOAT💯

[@31aorlando]

Demetrious is a hero...eloquent, straight talker, confident, humble, intelligent (endless complements) ... !... this man is one of the top ten fighters of all time.. Salute! I thinks so! 👑

[@vegeta8169]

Suplex armbar combo was insane!

[@camronbitzer3159]

My favorite of all time. You are the man DJ.

[@jacobcunningham6771]

Mighty mouse will never see this but that last one fight was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen

[@josephfarrier3978]

Im mighty mouse dude i use a fake account thanks for the love yes i read the comms

[@MONK3YTAM3R]

Nothing but love and respect for Demetrius!

[@anduin1]

I find myself going back and watching old fights more from the non-UFC events because there’s so much more interesting these days

[@algernonsblackwoods5859]

The unsung GOAT. Give this man his just glory.

[@joeyfarino9657]

I literally live in the same neighborhood as him. Dude is a beast

[@mutthius1]

Always wished more people knew about how much of an amazing person DJ is.

[@jbarbaro7752]

I’m hyped whenever joe drops an mma show cuz those are the only episodes I watch

[@sumasaum]

How well DJ did with Rodtang in the standup deserves so much respect.

[@travelreview5962]

I very rarely, if ever, think Joe is lying... but there's a first time for everything and my spidey sense is tingling...😅

[@Cmoney6488]

Joe Rogan being put on the spot was so unexpected lol

[@DreistStudios]

Met him in Vegas right before his last fight and he is a super cool dude!

[@travis_ward9772]

I think with DJ going to One FC was the best move possible, it cements his legacy further because not only does he have the record for most title defences in the ufc he is now the champion over there proving that he literally is the best in the world. Also the UFC never really appreciated what a talent he is & without him there wouldn’t be a flyweight devision which is now one of the most exciting devisions

[@jamiestewart7327]

Incredibly well spoken for a guy who has spent his life fighting for a living. Nate's punchy head out don't make the speak good no more

[@BadlydrawnBen]

After the O'Malley farce I'm done with UFC one champion is the way to go and man I want to see Mikey on the mat with mighty mouse . Mikey refused to call out mouse but invited him and said it would be a great honour for him to share the mat with the legend that is mighty mouse ☮️

[@sebleonard8273]

ONE FC is just different man. It's true martial arts UFC has become too much show and asshatery since McGregor

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Bye

[@mattl9831]

You are now one of 2.7billion people that watch One's fights.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

@@mattl9831 kinda crazy how many people watch combat sports and never had or want to be in a fight . I like watching Jujitsu now I don't need to see young fighters get brain hurt I'm not entertained by disrespectful call outs . I want to see Mikey V mighty mouse .

[@BadlydrawnBen]

@@brettbaratheon9776 I'm gonna miss you though xx

[@convert313]

Demetrious Johnson is such a dude, phenomenal athlete but also a really cool dude, smart bloke, it's a shame ufc couldn't step up too the plate and facilitate Demetrious proper.

[@samgibson684]

He dispelled the myth that UFC is the end all be all of MMA

[@zefister2085]

You know Mighty was such a GOAT because he’s still so articulate and seems like he doesn’t have any signs of CTE

[@yomomma89]

🐐❤️🌹💯 A treasure to see him compete.

[@Dkdkd234]

never really watched johnson but this podcast makes him look like a really chill dude

[@TheLochs]

Dana White said that DJ's fight that he headlined on pay per view was the lowest rated in modern day UFC (after Zuffa took over). Its so shocking to me because the smaller guys fights are so exciting. Plus, when you see them on TV they dont look much smaller than the heavier fighters that bring the bigger $$$$. In the end, its all about money. DJ was one of the GOATS and still is. He deserved more than what the UFC did for him.

[@Ballen81587]

Haha Joe got called out and then acted like he didn’t know what DJ was talking about but you could tell he definitely had part in it because he didn’t just immediately deny it

[@panafrocanam2100]

Hmmm

[@parachut4509]

Underrated Goat level fighter. His match with Rodtang was one of the most interesting stuff to happen in the MMA world. I hope UFC puts similar fights as well

[@jacielhernandez5863]

I met this guy at the fair like a month ago such a nice humble guy

[@cranbers]

Miss him in the UFC he dominated people and was so fun to watch. That last fight he had was so close could of gone either way.

[@brate3344]

Cant believe they traded him for ben askren. Dj the goat

[@CJM23]

Worked out better for the UFC. DJ is great but not a draw. Without Ben we don't have the Masvidal flying knee and everything that followed.

[@LynkJDL1]

DJ goat in a piss poor division

[@illblahzayill2274]

@@CJM23 agreed. Without that knee we would have never saw colby beat the shit out of masvidal. And never see masvidal as a cheap pussy street punk

[@carlmcgrath484]

DJ was the lowest PPV champion in the sport BY FAR. The Ben Askren trade made masvidal a star so from Dana’s perspective it’s one of the best decisions he ever made

[@zzzzz45zzzzz79]

You mean asscream?

[@joejitsumusic]

FINALLY.. I was wondering when DJ would finally be on

[@jordanthetrainer7239]

This is the way champs in MMA should conduct themselves. A total class act and a great champ.

[@mohammedusman4616]

can’t wait to watch this one a true GOAT

[@sECUREij]

Triple C is coming back? Because I vaguely recall this overrated arrogant fighter getting smashed before being booted to the B Leagues

[@libertarianpunk8558]

@@sECUREij Demetrious fought in empty arenas and nobody bought any of his fights everybody is just pretending they were his fan because it’s fashionable to try to get something over on Dana lately

[@believe8263]

Happy for Demetrious. He's a great champion.

[@kreedberry2478]

Joes balls went in his stomach when mighty mouse said "i heard" lol

[@Triple-Four]

Would've loved to see him move up to 135 in UFC. Just imagine Cruz pre-Garbrandt vs Mighty Mouse. His suplex into armbar was the most beautiful transition i've ever seen in UFC.

[@JoeBarrow021104]

Mighty Mouse you will always be the GOAT PERIOD, not just for fighting but every aspect of the game.

[@stevediben7900]

I feel like DJ would be appreciated more by UFC fans in the current era. Look at how popular 135 is now with casuals. As people learn more about the details of MMA, they let go of this "bigger weight classes are better" idea.

[@rungeon83]

It's not that popular, compared to the bigger weights it's not even close, i'm not saying they're not good fighters. But before you resort to "CASUAL!" without hearing, maybe realise i'm not attacking just suggesting? 135 for men is stupidly small, as a result there are many men in the western world much bigger, so numbers as example let's say we have 100 men who are 135 they are all life long fighters, you have 1200 men who are 185 life long fighters, each one has "the best fighter" who has it harder? You're not stupid, it's the guys who have more quality fighters aka the bigger pool. DJ is incredible sure in ONE weight he REFUSED to move from, while every other best fighter wants to take the risk and prove themselves, DJ wouldn't DARE go up to fight, so when TJ decided to go down, DJ ran, he made the most pathetic excuse to avoid someone "Urgh I don't THINK he can make weight" so ran. He ignored fans, he ignored his chance to prove himself, and instead was swapped won some, then knocked the fuck out, granted he got it back but in a fight he was losing until then.

[@stevediben7900]

@@rungeon83 DJ is 5'3 and was walking around at 140 pounds while bantamweights typically walk around at 150-160.

[@boranbkk4270]

More appreciated in asia sure.

[@Jake_Hamlin]

UFC doesn’t have dehydration rules so the weight classes are inaccurate/skewed anyway. ONE is the better competition and over time UFC viewers will start to see through the hype

[@nationaalherstel7444]

I haven't watched UFC in years, but I hardly ever miss an One event. The match ups are better, less ridiculous press events, and the mixup is amazing.

[@RayPenber933]

DJ will forever be mentioned in the GOATs

[@EPFForsyth]

To see the baby GOAT (Because he is still so young) in a great head space is AWESOME...DJ we love ya, and miss you...Thank you Joe/Jaime for doing this...

[@hustleplastic4179]

One of the most humble fighters, also one of the most skilled. UFC made a bad trade, imagine having a goat under your flag and letting him go for someone who loses every fight. (I know he won vs Robbie, but did he really?)

[@cooterwallace]

Ive never seen anyone like Mr. Johnson fight. Its always an amazing event.

[@instapowah]

It's incredible that DJ doesen't get more recognition from what he did in the UFC. One of the GOAT imo. I guess the dude isn't a 'company man'. I can relate!

[@motcUS]

Dude went to my highschool! graduated a few years before me

[@dannyshroyer5770]

That Mighty Mouse and Rodtang fight was completely off the fucking wall. It really shows just how good DJ really is, I mean guys who's whole fighting style is Muay Thai can't go toe to toe with Rodtang for a whole ass round. It was such an impressive fight, and convinced me Rodtang is truly psychotic, dude didn't even look like the thought of tapping out ever crossed his mind. It was either choke him out cold or nothing 😅

[@jarellmccray6756]

I’m glad I’m not the only one😂 Rodtang is different but their fight was truly something amazing

[@C-Thunder]

Rodtang is a true warrior's warrior.

[@footlongsubzero1128]

Oooohhhhh .. thanks for clearing this up 👍

[@owensmith1076]

I think Mighty Mouse is a great fighter would have loved for him to stay in UFC , but the point MM made about joe having a part in him leaving sounded like something you would be told of someone in the street , which was pretty much confirmed by joe simply making a face and saying “yeah that’s a rumour” 😂

[@georgelopez4663]

The disrespect to rid this man from the ufc… that’s a true martial artist.

[@Celticlad2001]

Nothing wrong with the trade imo. We got to see Ben in the ufc after all these years and Demetrious seems really happy in ONE. Definitely should have signed Askren after he finished at Bellator and before he went to ONE.

[@silkuk8417]

Wonderful fighter. One of my all time favourites.

[@kogniscent]

Joe is probably thinking damn I was drunk talking with Dana one night and never thought this would get back to me lmao

[@thomasstephenson4991]

For sure😂

[@danyo6938]

Also, DJ is the absolute MMA goat.

[@zoeyandcley9006]

He is a perfect mix martial artist literally perfect.

[@skaterrrdie]

DJ still the Goat. He is a great dude and an amazing martial artist. I will always be a fan.

[@Fragorega]

Without question. The greatest fighter in the world.

[@user-user-user-user.]

Not just one of the best UFC fighters but perhaps the BEST mixed martial artists of the last decade. It wasn’t just Mighty’s win-streak and record, it was the dominating fashion with which he despatched opponents. We saw him employ high level boxing, Muy-Thai/kickboxing, grappling, Brazilian jujitsu and even karate. MM is the complete fighter, the complete package.

[@C-Thunder]

I have this guy next to GSP as one of the GOAT fighters in MMA. Imo, One FC is really an underrated promotion.