The 10 best UFC moments of 2018 so far

#8: DJ’s reign of terror finally ends

Henry Cejudo surprised the world by unseating Demetrious Johnson

September 22nd, 2012. That date will live a long time in the memories of the UFC fanbase and management alike, as it was the date of UFC 152, when Demetrious Johnson first defeated Joseph Benavidez to claim the inaugural UFC Flyweight title.

Since then, Johnson had defended his title successfully 11 times – a new UFC record – and along the way, he’d been able to finish 7 of his challengers in dominant fashion. By the time his 12th title defense against Henry Cejudo came around at August’s UFC 227, there was talk of him being the best fighter in MMA history.

Incredibly though, that dominant run finally ended against Cejudo. Although the majority of the MMA fanbase and analysts scored the fight for Johnson, the judges in the Staples Centre disagreed – two of them scoring it 48-47 for Cejudo.

Quite what happens next is anyone’s guess. An immediate rematch was rumored, but now there have been reports of a “trade” – sending Johnson to ONE FC with Ben Askren coming the opposite way. Regardless, the reign of ‘Mighty Mouse’ finally ending after 6 years was a massive deal – and is easily one of the most memorable moments of 2018.