"Literally a video game character" - Fans show their love for Demetrious Johnson's greatness after ruling over ONE Championship

Demetrious Johnson brought his dominance from North America to the global stage of ONE Championship when he was acquired through a historic trade between two of the most prominent MMA organizations in 2018.

Johnson captured the ONE flyweight World Grand Prix title and the ONE flyweight world title in just four years under the world's largest martial arts organization before finally calling it a career in Sept. 2024.

In commemoration of 'The Mighty Mouse's' fantastic campaign in the promotion, ONE Championship has compiled his best moments in a video they posted recently on YouTube, as they wrote the video's description:

"Celebrate former ONE flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious Johnson's highly decorated MMA career by reliving all of his outstanding moments in ONE, featuring his epic flying knee knockout of Adriano Moraes, his slick submission of Rodtang, and more!"

The video featured Johnson's victories over Yuya Wakamatsu, Tatsumitsu Wada, Danny Kingad, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and Adriano Moraes.

This impeccable run has impressed the fans, especially @JeanDoh637, @KeefSprinkle, @danielwatson1521, and @12crows1, who showed their respect and appreciation to DJ through their comments:

"A huge thanks to One Championship for appreciating one of the best martial artists ever (if not the best) and showing him the respect he deserves. As for Mighty Mouse, his life work achievement will echo in eternity. Salute!"

"Honestly dj could be the best there ever has been and I'm a jon jones fan"

"This guys was literally a video game character. 🐐"

"Truly the MMA GOAT!"

Screenshot of fans' comments

Demetrious Johnson says that he is still going to "do martial arts" after MMA retirement

Johnson clarified in a video on his YouTube channel that he will continue martial arts after his official retirement from MMA. He will be competing in various BJJ tournaments, much like what he started in 2023, as he explained:

"I'm gonna continue to do it, I'm gonna continue to do martial arts. It's not like I'm gonna stop. It's just, you know, a couple of guys that I talked to. Uriah Faber said there's only a short amount of time you get to be a professional athlete and to be able to compete at the highest level."

North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch all the action from ONE 168: Denver via the free event replay.