Demetrious Johnson
Last fight: Win vs Adriano Moraes · Unanimous Decision · May 5, 2023
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CAREER SUMMARY
Demetrious Johnson holds a professional MMA record of 25-4-1. Johnson has won 25 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Johnson lands 3.51 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 3.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. Johnson also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: May 5, 2023. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'3"160 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 66"168 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Aug 13, 1986
- Age
- 40
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Madisonville, Kentucky, United States
Latest on Demetrious Johnson
More on the blogCareer history
- WINONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs Moraes III on Prime Video· May 5, 2023· Flyweight· 25-4-1 vs 20-5UDR5
- WINONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs Johnson II· Aug 27, 2022· Flyweight· 24-4-1 vs 20-4KOR4
- LOSSONE on TNT I· Apr 8, 2021· Flyweight· 23-4-1 vs 19-3KOR2
- WINONE · CENTURY PART I· Oct 13, 2019· Flyweight· 23-3-1 vs 13-2UDR3
- WINONE · Dawn Of Heroes· Aug 2, 2019· Flyweight· 22-3-1 vs 21-10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINONE · A New Era· Mar 31, 2019· Flyweight· 21-3-1 vs 10-4SUBR2 · 2:40
- LOSSUFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Flyweight· 20-3-1 vs 13-2FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Flyweight· 20-2-1 vs 11-3POTNSUBR5 · 3:15
- WINUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017· Flyweight· 19-2-1 vs 22-7POTNSUBR3 · 4:49
- WINUFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Flyweight· 18-2-1 vs 13-7-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Flyweight· 17-2-1 vs 10-1POTNTKOR1 · 2:49
- WINUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Flyweight· 16-2-1 vs 17-7UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Flyweight· 15-2-1 vs 15-2POTNSUBR5 · 4:59
- WINUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Flyweight· 14-2-1 vs 17-6SUBR2 · 2:29
- WINUFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· Jun 14, 2014· Flyweight· 13-2-1 vs 12-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Flyweight· 12-2-1 vs 19-4KOTNTKOR1 · 2:08
- WINUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Flyweight· 11-2-1 vs 13-2SOTNSUBR5 · 3:43
- WINUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Flyweight· 10-2-1 vs 14-6FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Flyweight· 9-2-1 vs 16-3SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Ian McCallUFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· Jun 8, 2012· Flyweight· 8-2-1 vs 11-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- DRAWvs Ian McCallUFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2012· Flyweight· 7-2-1 vs 11-2-1FOTNDRAWR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 19-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· May 29, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 39-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 18-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Damacio PageWEC 52: Faber vs Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 15-5SUBR3 · 2:27
- WINvs Nick PaceWEC 51: Aldo vs Gamburyan· Sep 29, 2010· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Brad PickettWEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 20-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jesse BrockAFC 68: Monster vs. Demon· Feb 10, 2010· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 10-5TKOR1 · 1:06
- WINvs Marshall CarlyleAlaska Fighting Championship· Jan 13, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-3TKO
- WINvs Frankie MendezKOTC: Thunderstruck· Aug 15, 2009· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 4:38
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Louis Contreras×2Title bout · Title win #2Genesis 7: Rise Of Kings· Jun 27, 2009· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 2-5SUBR1 · 3:00
- WINvs Lupe Hudgens×1Title bout · Title win #1Rumble on the Ridge 1· Jan 10, 2009· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 2-3SUBR3 · 1:07
- WINvs Forrest Seabourn×1Title bout · Title win #1Genesis 5: Cold War· Dec 6, 2008· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 3:00
- WINvs Jose Garza×2Title bout · Title win #2Ax Fighting 22· Aug 16, 2008· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 1:56
- WINvs Louis ContrerasNorthwest Fight Challenge 6· Mar 29, 2008· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 3:00
- WINvs Eric Alvarez×1Title bout · Title win #1Ax Fighting 20· Mar 8, 2008· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 2-1UD
- WINvs Jeff BourgeoisAx Fighting 18· Sep 22, 2007· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 3-2UD
- WINvs Brandon FiedsAx Fighting 16· Apr 28, 2007· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:17
- WINvs Oren UlrichUFCF: Brawl At The Mall 3· Jul 29, 2006· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:29
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Scott×1Title bout · Title win #1Genesis 3: Fire· May 17, 2008· Bantamweight· 1-0DEC
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Mike RichardsonUFCF: Brawl At The Mall 5· Feb 10, 2007· Bantamweight· 1-0DEC
- WINvs Arlo CienciaGenesis 2: Goliath vs. Goliath· Feb 9, 2008· Flyweight· 1-0UD
- -vs Michael BriggsUFCF: Brawl At The Mall 6· Jun 2, 2007· Featherweight-
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2026UFC Hall of Fame, Modern Wing
- 2024Medalist · IBJJF Pans · black belt, masters
- 2024Black belt · BJJ · Bibiano Fernandes and Yan McCane
- 2024ONE Hall of Fame (inaugural inductee)
- 2023Champion · IBJJF Masters Worlds · brown belt, masters
- 2022ONE Flyweight World Championship · ONE Championship
- 2019ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Championship · ONE Championship
- 20053rd Place · State HS · youth · 119 lb Catchweight
- 2005Started in MMA
- 2004Runner-up · State HS · youth · 119 lb Catchweight
- Washington High School · Wrestling Folkstyle · -2005
- AGE 13Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- AMC Kickboxing & Pankration · Kirkland, Washington, United States
- Evolve MMA · Singapore Instructor
- AMC Pankration
Coaches
- Matt Hume · Head coach
- Matt Hume · Mentor
- Bibiano Fernandes · Grappling coach
- Yan McCane · Grappling coach
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Demetrious Johnson sits in the top 25.
- #1 Longest average fight time, Flyweight18:37
- #1 Most control time, Flyweight1h 27m
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Flyweight17:47
- #1 Most takedowns in a fight, Flyweight14
- #1 Best significant strike defence, Flyweight68.4%
- #1 Most title fight wins, Flyweight12
- #1 Longest win streak, Flyweight13
- #2 Most performance bonuses, Flyweight9
- #2 Most submissions, Flyweight5
- #3 Longest average fight time, all divisions18:34
- #3 Most takedowns in a fight, Flyweight12
- #3 Best striking differential, Flyweight2.02
- #4 Most takedowns in a round, Flyweight5
- #5 Most takedowns in a round, Flyweight5
- #7 Most submission attempts, Flyweight12
- #12 Best takedown accuracy, all divisions54.8%
Bonus résumé
Demetrious Johnson has won 9 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $450,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Henry Cejudo · UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2Aug 4, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Ray Borg · UFC 216: Ferguson vs LeeOct 7, 2017
- ★ POTNvs Wilson Reis · UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs ReisApr 15, 2017
- ★ POTNvs Henry Cejudo · UFC 197: Jones vs Saint PreuxApr 23, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Kyoji Horiguchi · UFC 186: Johnson vs HoriguchiApr 25, 2015
- ★ KOTNvs Joseph Benavidez · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2Dec 14, 2013
- ★ SOTNvs John Moraga · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 27, 2013
- ★ FOTNvs John Dodson · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs DodsonJan 26, 2013
- ★ FOTNvs Ian McCall · UFC on FX: Alves vs KampmannMar 3, 2012
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Demetrious Johnson earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Demetrious Johnson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Flyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 215
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Flyweight
Official ONE Ranking
Demetrious Johnson's standing in the official ONE rankings.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Flyweight
- First ranked
- May 10, 2020
- Times ranked
- 51
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1933▲7
- Peak
- 2016Oct 13, 2019
- Rated fights
- 31
Frequently asked questions
When does Demetrious Johnson fight next?
Demetrious Johnson has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Demetrious Johnson's record?
Demetrious Johnson's professional MMA record is 25-4-1.
Who is Demetrious Johnson fighting next?
Demetrious Johnson's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Demetrious Johnson fight last?
Demetrious Johnson most recently fought Adriano Moraes at ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs Moraes III on Prime Video on Friday, May 5, 2023, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Demetrious Johnson fight in?
Demetrious Johnson fights at Flyweight.
How many knockouts does Demetrious Johnson have?
Demetrious Johnson has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Demetrious Johnson won?
Demetrious Johnson has won 9 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Demetrious Johnson?
Demetrious Johnson is 5'3" (160 cm) tall.
How much does Demetrious Johnson weigh?
Demetrious Johnson weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Demetrious Johnson's reach?
Demetrious Johnson has a reach of 66" (168 cm).
How old is Demetrious Johnson?
Demetrious Johnson is 40 years old (born Aug 13, 1986).
Where is Demetrious Johnson from?
Demetrious Johnson is from the United States.
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