“Hitting people with wizard s**t” – Joe Rogan picks Demetrious Johnson to be the GOAT


“Hitting people with wizard s**t” – Joe Rogan picks Demetrious Johnson to be the GOAT

Joe Rogan and Demetrious Johnson

Joe Rogan praises Demetrious Johnson! Fans are often left perplexed when it comes to deciding who is the GOAT in mixed martial arts. The names Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones are a constant feature when talking about the greatest fighters of all time. However, one underrated fighter who makes a strong case for being a GOAT is Demetrious Johnson.

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The former UFC flyweight champion made his MMA debut in 2007. Since then, ‘Mighty Mouse’ went on to have a very successful career in the sport. Johnson received a lot of popularity due to his magnificent run in the UFC. Competing in the flyweight division, Johnson beat Joseph Benavidez to become the UFC flyweight champion. Not only did he win the title, But, ‘Mighty Mouse’ also successfully defended it 11 times which is a UFC record. Similarly, Johnson’s career in the UFC is filled with accolades and achievements.

In 2020, Johnson was traded to ONE Championship for Ben Askren. The fighter worked his magic there too as he managed to become the ONE Championship flyweight division. Because of having such an extensive career, fans of the sport often regard Johnson as the greatest of all time. One man who agrees with the same is UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

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Joe Rogan talks about Demetrious Johnson’s legendary career

Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan

Veteran UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has been with the promotion since 1997. In his time with the promotion, Rogan has witnessed the performances of many great fighters. However, he once admitted that according to him, Demetrious Johnson is the GOAT.

During his appearance on Hot Boxin’ with Mike Tyson, Rogan hinted at picking ‘Mighty Mouse’ as the best. He said, “It’s hard to say, but it might have been Mighty Mouse. When he was in his prime, he was so magnificent, he was so fast, and he was doing things that you couldn’t believe that he was doing. He hit [Ray Borg] with a suplex, and caught him with an armbar on the way down. He body dumped this guy, and in the process of taking him to the ground, got him in an armbar.”

Further appreciating Johnson’s greatness, Rogan continued, “When he was in his prime, he was fighting world-caliber competition and they weren’t even hitting him. He was moving on angles that they didn’t expect, he was feinting them and shooting for takedowns, he was kicking them in the head when they thought he was going to throw a takedown. He was hitting people with wizard s**t.”

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There is no doubt about Johnson’s magnificence in the cage. The former 125-pound champion might have definitely felt special after receiving praise from Joe Rogan. In a world full of so many talented fighters, Where do you rank Demetrious Johnson in your GOAT list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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