Is Demetrious Johnson Among the Goats of MMA? Ex-UFC Champ’s Win at IBJJF Masters World Forces Debate Once Again

‘DJ’ stuns the MMA community yet again! What can be said about former UFC Flyweight Demetrious Johnson that already hasn’t been said? Arguably one of the most talented athletes to grace the fight game, ‘Mighty Mouse’ has always been one step ahead of his time. From his inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship win to his boast-worthy record of most finishes in UFC Flyweight history, this MMA veteran has left his mark on everywhere he goes.

For those who aren’t up to speed – he’s currently enrolled on ONE Championship’s roster, where he’s the current ONE Flyweight Champion. But it’s his most recent accolade that has fans buzzing! So, what has ‘DJ’ done this time? Well, it turns out that ‘Mighty Mouse’ recently participated in a revered MMA competition, where he came out with flying colors. But what’s this competition about? And why are fans going wild with their reactions to ‘DJ’s recent performance? Let’s find out!

Demetrious Johnson adds another gold medal to his list of accolades

Notably, the Flyweight champ recently entered the IBJJF Master World Championship on Aug. 31st, 2023. He locked horns with fellow competitors in the brown belt Master 2 Featherweight division. So, what do you think was the outcome of his participation? Well, you guessed it right – ‘DJ’ takes gold yet again.

The news was broken to fans on X by eminent MMA journalist and analyst Ariel Helwani. After ‘Mighty Mouse’ won the gold medal, Helwani took to his X handle to share the update with the community. The MMAHour host’s X tweet read: “Demetrious Johnson won gold today in the IBJJF Masters World competition (gi). This was the first time he ever competed in a competitive BJJ tournament. (📷@MightyWife)”

Alongside his appreciation for Johnson’s remarkable debut, Helwani also shared pictures of ‘DJ’ – while he was standing on the podium. Within minutes, the X tweet went viral all over social media – sparking an outpouring of love and support from ‘DJ’s fans. What’s more – many lauded the Flyweight for his extraordinary prowess and grit to prove himself as the best to ever do it!

Fans shower praises on Demetrious Johnson after his IBJFF gold win

As news of Demetrious Johnson’s remarkable accomplishment spread, fans couldn’t help but share their excitement. The MMA community united in showering ‘Mighty Mouse’ with praise and admiration for his versatile talents. Here are some of their enthusiastic reactions:

Fans’ comments highlight the high regard in which ‘DJ’ is held within the MMA community. Many fans chimed in, adding,

Moreover, one fan drew a playful analogy, adding,

What’s more – some netizens made amusing comments about ‘DJ’s caliber, remarking,

However, a particular comment perfectly summed up the brewing popular opinion:

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Another netizen wrote,

As ‘Mighty Mouse’ continues to redefine the boundaries of his legacy – his recent achievement in the IBJJF Master World Championship stands as a testament to his boundless dedication and skill. The MMA world eagerly awaits his next endeavor, as ‘Mighty Mouse’ keeps surprising and captivating fans across the globe. What do you think? Do you agree with the popular notion that ‘DJ’ is one of the best ever to do it? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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