5 best Demetrious Johnson finishes in the UFC

#4. Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga

Looking back at Demetrious Johnson's incredible career, his stellar submissions and dominant performances stand out as memorable highlights. However, there was a period early on in his MMA career when 'Mighty Mouse' was considered by many to be a boring fighter.

Between 2011 and 2013, Johnson went 5-1-1, with his lone loss coming against then-bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. However, all seven of these bouts went to the judges' decision. At UFC on FOX 8, he took on John Moraga in the main event with his flyweight title on the line. Considering Moraga's durability, many were expecting another 25-minute affair.

As he's done in almost all his fights, Johnson was one step ahead of his opponent throughout. On the feet, there was a clear speed difference between him and Moraga, and on the ground, 'Mighty Mouse' dominated every exchange. He looked to be en route to another decision victory.

With a little over a minute left on the clock in the final round, he grabbed Moraga's forearm and secured an armbar. Johnson's elation at finally getting a finish was clear as day, as he joyfully celebrated moments after the referee called a halt to the action.

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#3. Demetrious Johnson vs. Wilson Reis

With nine title defenses in the bag, Demetrious Johnson was on the cusp of making history going into his championship bout against Wilson Reis at UFC on FOX 24. At the time, former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva held the record for most UFC title defenses at 10. Johnson was looking to join 'The Spider' in the record books with a win over Reis.

As is the case with most fights involving 'Mighty Mouse', the dominant flyweight champion was rarely in trouble. Johnson toyed with Reis for almost three whole rounds and the challenger looked out of his depth towards the end of the third frame.

With just one second remaining in the third, Johnson locked in a tight armbar on a bloody and battered Reis. The Brazilian tapped, handing the dominant American titleholder a record-equalling victory.