UFC champ Demetrious Johnson critical of striking, eyes Dodson-Formiga winner

Newly minted UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is proud of his performance against Joseph Benavidez at UFC 152 but believes he could have done more in the striking department.

He said the plan was to get inside the “bubble” of Benavidez’s off…

Newly minted UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is proud of his performance against Joseph Benavidez at UFC 152 but believes he could have done more in the striking department.

He said the plan was to get inside the “bubble” of Benavidez’s offense and get out before paying the price.

He also wanted to be in another place when Benavidez wanted to do likewise.