Demetrious Johnson opens the game and evaluates the chances of an eventual return to the UFC

Demetrious Johnson He is a former UFC flyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg.) and with a successful track record in the UFC, Demetrious Johnson had a curious exit from the organization after being defeated by Henry Cejudo in a rematch held in 2018. Six years later, the North American opened up and evaluated his chances of returning to Ultimate, despite currently being king of the bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.) in the UFC. ONE Championship.

“No (I wouldn’t return to the UFC), I think I love the flyweight division. Even if I went back to the UFC, I wouldn't go back to flyweight, I'd probably go to bantamweight, and even then, you know, I've done this for so long at the highest level, you know? I was the protagonist of the UFC cards, I am the protagonist of the ONE Championship. Now I'm participating in jiu jitsu tournaments”, declared the athlete in an interview with Michael Bisping.

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At a great moment in his career, Demetrious continues at a high level at 37 years old. Currently, the North American dominates the bantamweight category in the One Championship after winning a trilogy against Adriano Moraes and become sovereign in the organization. Since leaving the UFC, the fighter has suffered just one defeat in six MMA appearances.

Demetrious Johnson poses with ONE belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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From 2011 to 2018, Demetrious triumphed in 15 of his 18 Ultimate appearances. The athlete is considered by many to be one of the most successful to have ever worked for the organization. Currently 'Mighty Mouse', as he is known, has 25 wins, four losses and one draw on his professional record.

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