Before UFC 215, Johnson reiterates: 'I'm the best of all time'

D. Johnson fights at UFC 215 (Photo: Reproduction Twitter UFCNews)

On September 9, at UFC 215, the flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson faces Ray Borg and could break the record for title defenses, which he currently shares with Anderson Silva. If he passes Borg, DJ will reach his 11th title defense in Ultimate. Despite not yet having surpassed the Brazilian, “Mighty Mouse” already considers himself the best of all time.

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In a telephone conference with the international press, Johnson declared that he doesn't think much about what fans think of his position among the best of all time and ensures that he feels at the top. He even discussed who should be second behind him on the list.

“In my head, I know I’m the best. It doesn't matter what others say. Anderson Silva e Georges St Pierre They had brilliant careers, but I was superior to them (…) I think Anderson would be second because he always knocked out or submitted his opponents, but on the other hand I really like GSP. And there is also Jon Jones. I think he would be second, right after myself. Jones knows how to kick, throw knees and elbows, he’s the complete package,” commented DJ, revealing that he doesn’t worry about being left in the shadow of Conor McGregor x Floyd Mayweather.

“September 9th will be historic for me, win or lose. I don't want to think about how the UFC could have put me on a different card or promoted me better. I have to focus on what I can control, which is going out there and winning the fight”, declared Mighty Mouse.

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