“Look at all the gold” – Demetrious Johnson adds fuel to fiery debate comparing accolades with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Demetrious Johnson comments on X post comparing the ONE champion with former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov

“Look at all the gold” – Demetrious Johnson adds fuel to fiery debate comparing accolades with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Demetrious Johnson chimes in on GOAT discussion between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov ( Image via Imago )

Former UFC flyweight champion and current ONE Championship titleholder Demetrious Johnson previously expressed his desire for a “dream match” against one of UFC’s biggest stars, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Johnson’s last appearance in the UFC was back in 2018 when he lost the flyweight crown to Henry Cejudo in a closely contested split-decision defeat. His transition to ONE Championship came through a trade involving Ben Askren.

A recent post on X ( previously known as Twitter ) shared the statistics that Demetrious Johnson has more accolades to his name than Khabib. The ONE champion seemed to like the comparison as he commented: ” look at all the gold booiisss and im missing 4 in that pic.”

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Interestingly, Khabib Nurmagomedov once voiced his belief that Demetrious Johnson belonged in the pantheon of the greatest martial artists to have ever graced the cage. He drew parallels between Johnson and other fighters such as Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Daniel Cormier, and Henry Cejudo.

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One noticeable difference between these two remarkable athletes is their physical size. Johnson stands at a compact 5’3″ and competes in ONE’s 135-pound flyweight division. Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov, at 5’10”, made his name in the UFC’s 155-pound lightweight division. In reality, the chances of this dream matchup materializing are exceedingly slim. Nevertheless, contemplating the potential clash between these two icons remains enjoyable. Especially given Demetrious Johnson’s playful rivalry with Nurmagomedov. 

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Demetrious Johnson is preparing for his next BJJ competition

‘Mighty Mouse’ is preparing himself for another challenging adventure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He recently showcased his remarkable skills at the World Master IBJJF Championship. He emerged victorious, clinching the prestigious gold medal in his first-ever BJJ competition.

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Demetrious Johnso wins the IBJJF tournament ( Image source: X )

The MMA community is worried about his d future in the octagon. Undeniably, Johnson’s focus is now firmly set on another BJJ tournament. During a recent episode of MIGHTYcast, he dropped a few hints about his upcoming grappling endeavors. He expressed his anticipation, saying he could not wait for the next one. He revealed that he would not discuss it openly.

Mighty Mouse expanded on his future plans, revealing that he would take a break, allowing his body to recuperate. Demetrious is preparing for what is to come. He did not expand on the details any further but urged his fans to stay tuned. Demetrious Johnson is unquestionably a dominant force within the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His fans are eagerly awaiting his next spectacular journey in the sport.

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