Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson

Personal Information

Full Name Demetrious Johnson
Date of Birth August 13, 1986
Age 36 Years
Nationality American
Nickname Mighty Mouse
Spouse Destiny Johnson

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Demetrious Johnson: A Brief Biography

The 36-year-old American mixed martial artist is competing in the One Championship and is currently the One flyweight champion.

Demetrious Johnson is the inaugural and former UFC flyweight champion.

Latest News Update for Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson is set to fight Adriano ‘Mikinho’ Moraes for his next outing at One: on Prime Video on May 5, 2023.

Demetrious Johnson vs. Adriano Moraes

Demetrious Johnson Facts

Birth PlaceMadisonville, Kentucky, U.S
Star SignLeo
Net Worth (2023)6 million
Last Fight Earnings$7,50,000
Age36
Date of BirthAugust 13, 1986
EducationWashington Highschool, Pierce College.
NationalityAmerican
MMA Debut2006
MMA Record31-4-1
DivisionsFlyweight
AchievementsCurrent One: flyweight champion and former UFC flyweight champion.
PartnerDestiny Johnson
Children3
Social MediaInstagram & Twitter

Early Life and Career

Demetrious Johnson was born on August 13, 1986, in Madisonville, Kentucky, United States. He went to Washington High School, where he started competing as an athlete in various sports like wrestling, cross country, and track running.

As Johnson wanted to stay with his family, he joined Pierce College for two years.

Mighty Mouse made his professional MMA debut in 2007 and won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Demetrious Johnson made his World Extreme Cagefighting debut at WEC 48 on April 24, 2010, and won the fight against Brad Pickett in Sacramento, California, U.S.

Later in 2010, WEC merged with the UFC on October 28.

As a part of the merge, johnson had to make his UFC debut against Miguel Torres on May 28, 2011, at UFC 130.

Demetrious Johson won the inaugural UFC flyweight championship on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152 against Joesph Benavidez. Johnson won the fight via split decision in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He made a record of 11 successful title defenses in the UFC, which Anderson Silva later broke with 15 title defenses.

‘Mighty Mouse’ lost his reigning UFC flyweight title to Henry Cejudo on august 4, 2018, at UFC227 via split decision.

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Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo

Demetrious Johnson's Career in One Championship

‘Mighty Mouse’ was traded to One Championship by UFC for Ben Askren on October 27, 2018.

Demetrious Johnson made his One Championship debut against Yuya Wakamatsu on March 31, 2019, and won the fight via guillotine submission. The event took place in Tokyo, Japan.

His second fight was for the One Flyweight World Grand Prix semi-final at One: Dawn of Heroes against Tatsumitsu Wada, and he won the fight via unanimous decision. The fight occurred on August 2, 2019, in Pasay, Philippines.

Johnson won the ONe CHampiosnhip World Grand Prix against Danny Kingad via unanimous decision. The fight featured at the One: Century Part 1 on October 13, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan.

‘Mighty Mouse’ for his fourth One Championship appearance for the flyweight title, lost to Adriano Maraes via knockout. The fight was featured at One on TNT1 on April 7, 2021, in Kallang, Singapore.

On March 26, 2022, Jhonson faced Rodtang Jitmuangnon for a mixed rule fight of Muay Thai and MMA at ONE:X and submitted Jitmuangnon in the second round via rear-naked choke.

Demetrious Johnson with his One flyweight belt.

Demetrious Johnson, for his last fight at One on Prime Video 1, went against Adriano Moraes and won the flyweight title via flying knee knockout. The fight happened on August 17, 2022, in Kallang, Singapore.

Demetrious Johnson Record

MMA Record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win31–4–1Adriano MoraesKO (flying knee)ONE on Prime Video 1August 27, 202243:50Kallang, SingaporeWon the ONE Flyweight Championship (135 lb). Performance of the Night.
Loss30–4–1Adriano MoraesKO (knee)ONE on TNT 1April 7, 202122:24Kallang, SingaporeFor the ONE Flyweight Championship (135 lb).
Win30–3–1Danny KingadDecision (unanimous)ONE: Century Part 1October 13, 201935:00Tokyo, JapanWon the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix.
Win29–3–1Tatsumitsu WadaDecision (unanimous)ONE: Dawn of HeroesAugust 2, 201935:00Pasay, PhilippinesONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-final.
Win28–3–1Yuya WakamatsuSubmission (guillotine choke)ONE: A New EraMarch 31, 201922:40Tokyo, JapanReturn to 135 lbs. ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Quarter-Final.
Loss27–3–1Henry CejudoDecision (split)UFC 227August 4, 201855:00Los Angeles, California, United StatesLost the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win27–2–1Ray BorgSubmission (armbar)UFC 216October 7, 201753:15Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Broke the UFC record for the most consecutive title defenses (11)
Win26–2–1Wilson ReisSubmission (armbar)UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. ReisApril 15, 201734:49Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win25–2–1Tim ElliottDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions FinaleDecember 3, 201655:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win24–2–1Henry CejudoTKO (knees to the body)UFC 197April 23, 201612:49Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win23–2–1John DodsonDecision (unanimous)UFC 191September 5, 201555:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win22–2–1Kyoji HoriguchiSubmission (armbar)UFC 186April 25, 201554:59Montreal, Quebec, CanadaDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Tied latest finish in UFC history.
Win21–2–1Chris CariasoSubmission (kimura)UFC 178September 27, 201422:29Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win20–2–1Ali BagautinovDecision (unanimous)UFC 174June 14, 201455:00Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Bagautinov tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO).
Win19–2–1Joseph BenavidezKO (punches)UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2December 14, 201312:08Sacramento, California, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win18–2–1John MoragaSubmission (armbar)UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. MoragaJuly 27, 201353:43Seattle, Washington, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Submission of the Night.
Win17–2–1John DodsonDecision (unanimous)UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. DodsonJanuary 26, 201355:00Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDefended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win16–2–1Joseph BenavidezDecision (split)UFC 152September 22, 201255:00Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWon the inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship. UFC Flyweight Tournament Final
Win15–2–1Ian McCallDecision (unanimous)UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCallJune 8, 201235:00Sunrise, Florida, United StatesUFC Flyweight Tournament Semi-final.
Draw14–2–1Ian McCallDraw (majority)UFC on FX: Alves vs. KampmannMarch 3, 201235:00Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFlyweight debut. UFC Flyweight Tournament Semi-final. Fight of the Night.
Loss14–2Dominick CruzDecision (unanimous)UFC Live: Cruz vs. JohnsonOctober 1, 201155:00Washington D.C., United StatesFor the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win14–1Miguel TorresDecision (unanimous)UFC 130May 28, 201135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–1Norifumi YamamotoDecision (unanimous)UFC 126February 5, 201135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–1Damacio PageSubmission (guillotine choke)WEC 52November 11, 201032:27Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–1Nick PaceDecision (unanimous)WEC 51September 30, 201035:00Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss10–1Brad PickettDecision (unanimous)WEC 48April 24, 201035:00Sacramento, California, United States
Win10–0Jesse BrockKO (head kick)AFC 68February 10, 201011:06Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win9–0Marshall CarlyleTKO (punches)AFC 67January 13, 201020:51Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win8–0Frankie MendezSubmission (rear-naked choke)KOTC: ThunderstruckAugust 15, 200914:38Everett, Washington, United States
Win7–0Louis ContrerasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Genesis: Rise of KingsJune 27, 20091N/AShoreline, Washington, United States
Win6–0Forrest SeabournSubmission (rear-naked choke)Genesis: Cold WarDecember 6, 20081N/ABellevue, Washington, United States
Win5–0Jose GarzaSubmission (armbar)AX FC 22: Last Man StandingAugust 16, 200821:56Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Win4–0Louis ContrerasSubmission (keylock)USA MMA: Northwest Fighting Challenge 6March 29, 20081N/ATumwater, Washington, United States
Win3–0Eric AlvarezDecision (unanimous)AX FC 20: March MadnessMarch 8, 200855:00Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Win2–0Jeff BourgeoisDecision (unanimous)AX FC 18: The Art of WarSeptember 22, 200735:00Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Win1–0Brandon FieldsKO (punch)AX FC 16: AnnihilationApril 28, 200710:17Everett, Washington, United States

Pay-per-view Record

No.EventFightCityVenuePPV Buys
1UFC 174Johnson vs. BagautinovVancouver, British ColumbiaRogers Arena115,000
2UFC 178Johnson vs. CariasoLas Vegas, NevadaMGM Grand Garden Arena205,000
3UFC 186Johnson vs. HoriguchiMontreal, Quebec, CanadaBell Centre125,000
4UFC 191Johnson vs. Dodson 2Las Vegas, NevadaMGM Grand Garden Arena115,000

Mixed Rules Record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Rodtang JitmuangnonTechnical submission (rear-naked choke)ONE: XMarch 26, 202222:13Kallang, SingaporeFour three-minute rounds alternating between Muay Thai and MMA rules

Demetrious Johnson’s Most Popular Fight

Demetrious Johnson vs Chris Cariaso

UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso was one of the most popular fights in Demetrious Johnson’s MMA career. The event took place on September 26, 2014, and Johnson won the fight via submission at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Demetrious Johnson vs. Chris Cariaso

FAQs on Demetrious Johnson

Q1. Who has Demetrious Johnson lost to in the UFC?

Demetrious Johnson has only lost to Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz in UFC.

Q2. How many fights has Demetrious Johnson had in the UFC?

Demetrious Johnson has had 22 fights in the UFC so far.

Q3. What is Demetrious Johnson’s current rank in the One Championship?

Demetrious Johnson is currently the One flyweight champion.

*Last updated on January 12, 2023.