Ex-UFC champion Demetrious Johnson has had a bitter relationship with UFC. The fighter was dominating the Flyweight category when he had to leave the UFC. In an interview, Johnson told the infamous reporter Ariel Helwani about his problematic relationship with the UFC’s President. According to the now ONE Championship star, Dana White also helped him find his true self when he was getting scolded by White. Although the help was indirect and harsh, it did eventually make him reach his full potential. The only problem that Johnson discussed was that Dana White was not considerate. He lacked empathy in a lot of places, as the former Flyweight fighter implied. Although the pressure the 53-year-old is placed under is understandable in itself, Johnson failed to comprehend the same during the time. Even to this day, the ex-UFC fighter does not regret saying what he did before the UFC President lashed out at him.

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It all began when Ariel Helwani asked the now-ONE championship fighter about his turning point with the UFC, Johnson was read with his answer. 

The ex-UFC fighter remembered streaming on Twitch when he held the UFC title for the Flyweight division. In a live stream, he was poked by a fan in his live chat. The fan asked him if Johnson knew about a new fighting event regarding him. According to the fan, “they’re gonna do ultimate fighter. It’s gonna be all the champions and they’re gonna fight you.”

However, the fighter thought it was a stupid idea and shared it as well.

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After Demetrious Johnson had talked ill of the rumored league event, he received Dana White’s call the day after. Johnson mimicked what White said, “You dumba**, you just ruined this whole thing we’re trying to set up for you,”

He went on to tell the UFC President that he did not receive any prior information from his team regarding the updates. On the contrary, the updates were given after White had screamed at the fighter.

Dana White: Did his words affect Johnson?

Although the reason was pretty straightforward and different as to why Johnson left, the incident still affected his life a lot. The fighter learned to take control of his own life. “No f**k that. I’m not taking a fall. I didn’t do anything wrong here,” ‘Mighty Mouse’ added. The issue taught him the benefits of being assertive and the pros of open communication.

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