Demetrious Johnson is done.
The UFC legend and previous ONE flyweight champ revealed his retirement at ONE 168 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., on Friday night.
“Like I stated last time when I concerned Denver, Colo., I informed you guys it was possibly my last battle, and I was not lying. I am done. I am done contending in blended martial arts, and I wish to thank you guys a lot for providing me the chance,” a psychological Johnson informed the crowd.
Johnson, who may still contend in jiu-jitsu for ONE, was inducted into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame after his speech.
Given that beating Adriano Moraes at a ONE Fight Night occasion in Broomfield, Colo., 16 months back, Johnson has actually remained hectic with his podcasting profession along with participating in grappling competitors.
The 38-year-old is extensively considered as among the best fighters in the history of battle sports. Prior to his effectively ONE run, Johnson was a star in the UFC, effectively setting the record for the most successive title defenses by maintaining the flyweight title 11 straight times from 2012-2018.
Johnson’s period with the UFC ended in October 2018 when he was traded to ONE for Ben Askren in a historical offer in between significant promos.