D. Johnson wants to stay in the flyweight division (Photo: Reproduction Instagram ufc_brasil)
Shortly after breaking the record for title defenses, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson he assured that he has no plans to move up from flyweight to bantamweight “just to move up”. The champion up to 57 kg. of Ultimate, who made his 11th defense against Ray Borg at UFC 216 last Saturday (7), said he intends to “pulverize” his own record.
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In an interview with the North American program The MMA Hour, Johnson revealed his intention to remain at flyweight and said that only a significant increase in his salary would make him consider moving up to bantamweight.
“My next step is to stay at flyweight. It was the easiest weight cut of my life. I'm a small guy. The other day I saw my friend aljamain sterling and the size difference is frightening. If I move up to bantamweight, I obviously want to be rewarded for that. The UFC has to be worth it. They have to show me the money. A lot of fighters deal with concussions and I've said before that I'm not in this business to get concussions. I don't like being beaten. I mean, I can take a beating, but I don't want to if it's not necessary”, declared DJ, guaranteeing that there is still a lot to do in his category.
“Obviously, there are a lot of fights that are appealing to the public. Sergio Pettis is a great promise in the division. Henry Cejudo had an excellent performance (against the Brazilian Wilson reis) in his last fight. Joseph Benavidez He's coming back from injury...So I don't see the point in leaving now that I've secured my legacy in the division. Why not think about 15 defenses instead of 11?”, asked the champion.
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