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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 Facts
| Birth Place | Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth (2023) | 6 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $7,50,000 |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1986 |
| Education | Washington Highschool, Pierce College. |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | 2006 |
| MMA Record | 31-4-1 |
| Divisions | Flyweight |
| Achievements | Current One: flyweight champion and former UFC flyweight champion. |
| Partner | Destiny Johnson |
| Children | 3 |
| Social Media | Instagram & 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.
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, 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. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 31–4–1 | Adriano Moraes | KO (flying knee) | ONE on Prime Video 1 | August 27, 2022 | 4 | 3:50 | Kallang, Singapore | Won the ONE Flyweight Championship (135 lb). Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 30–4–1 | Adriano Moraes | KO (knee) | ONE on TNT 1 | April 7, 2021 | 2 | 2:24 | Kallang, Singapore | For the ONE Flyweight Championship (135 lb). |
| Win | 30–3–1 | Danny Kingad | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Century Part 1 | October 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. |
| Win | 29–3–1 | Tatsumitsu Wada | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Dawn of Heroes | August 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasay, Philippines | ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Semi-final. |
| Win | 28–3–1 | Yuya Wakamatsu | Submission (guillotine choke) | ONE: A New Era | March 31, 2019 | 2 | 2:40 | Tokyo, Japan | Return to 135 lbs. ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Quarter-Final. |
| Loss | 27–3–1 | Henry Cejudo | Decision (split) | UFC 227 | August 4, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Lost the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 27–2–1 | Ray Borg | Submission (armbar) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 5 | 3:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Broke the UFC record for the most consecutive title defenses (11) |
| Win | 26–2–1 | Wilson Reis | Submission (armbar) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | April 15, 2017 | 3 | 4:49 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 25–2–1 | Tim Elliott | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale | December 3, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 24–2–1 | Henry Cejudo | TKO (knees to the body) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 1 | 2:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 23–2–1 | John Dodson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–2–1 | Kyoji Horiguchi | Submission (armbar) | UFC 186 | April 25, 2015 | 5 | 4:59 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Tied latest finish in UFC history. |
| Win | 21–2–1 | Chris Cariaso | Submission (kimura) | UFC 178 | September 27, 2014 | 2 | 2:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–2–1 | Ali Bagautinov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 174 | June 14, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Bagautinov tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO). |
| Win | 19–2–1 | Joseph Benavidez | KO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 1 | 2:08 | Sacramento, California, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 18–2–1 | John Moraga | Submission (armbar) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | July 27, 2013 | 5 | 3:43 | Seattle, Washington, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 17–2–1 | John Dodson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson | January 26, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 16–2–1 | Joseph Benavidez | Decision (split) | UFC 152 | September 22, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Won the inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship. UFC Flyweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 15–2–1 | Ian McCall | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall | June 8, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | UFC Flyweight Tournament Semi-final. |
| Draw | 14–2–1 | Ian McCall | Draw (majority) | UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann | March 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Flyweight debut. UFC Flyweight Tournament Semi-final. Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 14–2 | Dominick Cruz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson | October 1, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Washington D.C., United States | For the UFC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–1 | Miguel Torres | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 130 | May 28, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–1 | Norifumi Yamamoto | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 126 | February 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Damacio Page | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEC 52 | November 11, 2010 | 3 | 2:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Nick Pace | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 51 | September 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Brad Pickett | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Jesse Brock | KO (head kick) | AFC 68 | February 10, 2010 | 1 | 1:06 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Marshall Carlyle | TKO (punches) | AFC 67 | January 13, 2010 | 2 | 0:51 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Frankie Mendez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Thunderstruck | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 4:38 | Everett, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Louis Contreras | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Genesis: Rise of Kings | June 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Shoreline, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Forrest Seabourn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Genesis: Cold War | December 6, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Bellevue, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jose Garza | Submission (armbar) | AX FC 22: Last Man Standing | August 16, 2008 | 2 | 1:56 | Lynnwood, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Louis Contreras | Submission (keylock) | USA MMA: Northwest Fighting Challenge 6 | March 29, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Tumwater, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Eric Alvarez | Decision (unanimous) | AX FC 20: March Madness | March 8, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Lynnwood, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jeff Bourgeois | Decision (unanimous) | AX FC 18: The Art of War | September 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Lynnwood, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brandon Fields | KO (punch) | AX FC 16: Annihilation | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 0:17 | Everett, Washington, United States |
Pay-per-view Record
| No. | Event | Fight | City | Venue | PPV Buys |
| 1 | UFC 174 | Johnson vs. Bagautinov | Vancouver, British Columbia | Rogers Arena | 115,000 |
| 2 | UFC 178 | Johnson vs. Cariaso | Las Vegas, Nevada | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 205,000 |
| 3 | UFC 186 | Johnson vs. Horiguchi | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Bell Centre | 125,000 |
| 4 | UFC 191 | Johnson vs. Dodson 2 | Las Vegas, Nevada | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 115,000 |
Mixed Rules Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 1–0 | Rodtang Jitmuangnon | Technical submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE: X | March 26, 2022 | 2 | 2:13 | Kallang, Singapore | Four 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.
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.
