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Demetrious Johnson agrees to face YouTuber Bradley Martyn according to Brendan Schaub: ‘It’s not going to go well’

Demetrious johnsonFormer UFC heavyweight, Brendan Schaub claims that Demetrious Johnson is down to fight YouTuber who claimed he could beat him in a ‘street fight’. Podcast host and fitness YouTuber, Bradley Martyn recently grabbed the attention of the combat sports community. Several clips of his podcast have made the rounds in which he asks several fighters, […]

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Former UFC heavyweight, Brendan Schaub claims that Demetrious Johnson is down to fight YouTuber who claimed he could beat him in a ‘street fight’.

Podcast host and fitness YouTuber, Bradley Martyn recently grabbed the attention of the combat sports community. Several clips of his podcast have made the rounds in which he asks several fighters, including Nate Diaz, if they think they ‘could take him in a street fight.’

To his credit, Martyn is a very big man standing at least 6’2, weighs ‘260lbs’ and boasts some very impressive strength feats. This would probably be enough to fend off your average man, but of course not a professional fighter. 

Like many uninitiated, Martyn has a brash confidence about him and assumes that because of his size he automatically possesses the upper hand. 

During a recent podcast in which he was joined by fighter turned podcaster, Schaub, the subject was again brought up. Schaub used the example of former UFC flyweight champion and reigning flyweight champion, Johnson.

Schaub explained that Johnson, who probably walks around the 150lb mark while standing at 5’3 would still easily beat Martyn, and could hurt him very badly while doing so. Martyn arrogantly disagree with the idea.

Bradley Martyn claims he could beat Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson agrees to face YouTuber

In a follow up podcast, Schaub said he had spoken to Johsnon and that the 36-year-old was down to square of with Martyn.

I think the clip of us on twitter is over eight million views now of me saying that mighty mouse can beat you up,” said Schaub. Now little up on that, i spoke to mighty mouse yesterday because he reposted the clip. 

“So I told mighty mouse, ‘good dude’” Schaub said in reference to Martyn. “He’s [Johnson] like ‘yeah no doubt, but tell him I’m down- it’s not going to go well.’

“He [Johnson] said ‘I’m going on vacation, so lets figure it out and ill come to LA – let me know’.”

How will it go between Demetrious Johnson and Bradley Martyn?

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Demetrious Johnson believes Henry Cejudo beat Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, admits he ‘Dropped the ball’

demetrious johnsonReigning One flyweight champion and former UFC champion, Demetrious Johnson discusses henry Cejudo’s recent unsuccessful title bid. UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling earned arguably the biggest win of his career when he fended off former two-division ruler, Cejudo. However, the bout was a close one and the two combatants shared success throughout the 25-minute contest. […]

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Reigning One flyweight champion and former UFC champion, Demetrious Johnson discusses henry Cejudo’s recent unsuccessful title bid.

UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling earned arguably the biggest win of his career when he fended off former two-division ruler, Cejudo. However, the bout was a close one and the two combatants shared success throughout the 25-minute contest. While the decision was no robbery, some did feel that Cejudo should have gotten the nod, one of which was his former foe turned training partner, Johnson.

Demetrious Johnson weighs in on Henry Cejudo’s performance.

Talking on The MMA Hour, Johnson discussed the recent title fight, and while he still scored the fight for Cejudo after a rewatch also feels that at some points he ‘dropped the ball’.

“I do [still think Cejudo won],” Johnson said. “I can see how they gave it to Aljo. I haven’t talked to Henry about it yet. I don’t want to give away the things I think.

“I thought [Cejudo won] 3-2, but looking back, going into final round, I had it tied, two for Henry, two for Aljo, and I felt like Henry did enough. That’s the thing though, I’m judging it off my feelings, ONE Championship [rules], because there were times where — I’ll say this, Aljo does a great job, he did an amazing job. I didn’t account for his wrestling, for Aljo to get him down like that. I know Aljo is a better grappler than Henry, because he got his back, tried to get the hooks in, right?” (H/T MMAFighting)

Talking more specifically, Johnson believed that Cejudo didn’t take advantage of Sterling staying grounded after attempting takedowns.

“The thing that Aljo did good, he would shoot, Henry would defend it, then Aljo would stay there,” Johnson said.

“For me, I have nothing but love for Aljo, nothing but respect. He does a good job of utilizing that — he shoots, Henry stuffs it, he stays down there. He never got punished for that. That’s where Henry kind of dropped the ball. He should have either circled behind him or [stuffed him down], shuck him by, and whatnot. That’s my opinion.”

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Demetrious Johnson plans to discuss potential retirement with UFC stars Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov

Demetrious Johnson discuss retirement with UFC stars Georges St-Pierre and Khabib NurmagomedovOff the back of his ONE Fight Night 10 victory over three-time foe, Adriano Moraes, heralded flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has claimed he will consult both fellow former UFC champions, Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov on their decisions to retire from mixed martial arts competition. Johnson, a former undisputed flyweight champion under the banner of […]

Demetrious Johnson discuss retirement with UFC stars Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov

Off the back of his ONE Fight Night 10 victory over three-time foe, Adriano Moraes, heralded flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has claimed he will consult both fellow former UFC champions, Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov on their decisions to retire from mixed martial arts competition.

Johnson, a former undisputed flyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, managed to retain his ONE Championship crown in Broomfield, Colorado last weekend against three-time opponent, Moraes, successfully taking bragging rights in the pair’s trilogy title rubber match.

However, prior to the event, Kentucky maestro, Johnson flirted with a potential immediate retirement from mixed martial arts regardless of result against the Brazilian, however, has yet to pull the trigger on his decision.

Demetrious Johnson still weighs up potential MMA retirement

Providing an update on his fighting future, Johnson, who holds the record for most successful consecutive title defenses under the UFC banner with 11 straight wins as champions, claimed he would question both St-Pierre, and Nurmagomedov on their decisions to call time on their respective careers.

“Taking to my peers, talking to Urijah Faber – I’m going to reach out to [Georges St-Pierre], I’m going to reach out to Khabib Nurmagomedov,” Demetrious Johnson told assembled media following ONE Fight Night 10. “I’m going to talk to these guys. I’m like, ‘Why did you guys stop?’”

“Those guys could have kept on fighting, and there comes a point in time – I’m 36-years-old, and do I just keep on doing this and giving other athletes the opportunity to beat me and add to their legacy?” Demetrious Johnson asked. “There’s a lot of stuff I’ve got muster up.” 

5-1 since his transition to ONE Championship, Johnson, a prior Grand Prix victor, landed a stunning highlight-reel knee KO over Moraes last year before securing a decision win in their weekend title trilogy matchup. 

Israel Adesanya congratulates Demetrious Johnson after successful defense of ONE flyweight title

Demetrious JohnsonIsrael Adesanya congratulated Demetrious Johnson for his successful defense of the ONE flyweight world championship Friday night at ONE Fight Night 10. ‘Mighty Mouse’ returned to the ONE Circle for a highly anticipated trilogy bout with division rival and eight-time titleholder Adriano Moraes. After 25-minutes of action, Johnson was announced as the winner via unanimous […]

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Israel Adesanya congratulated Demetrious Johnson for his successful defense of the ONE flyweight world championship Friday night at ONE Fight Night 10.

‘Mighty Mouse’ returned to the ONE Circle for a highly anticipated trilogy bout with division rival and eight-time titleholder Adriano Moraes. After 25-minutes of action, Johnson was announced as the winner via unanimous decision. While the contest didn’t deliver the highlight reel knockouts that made their first two meetings so iconic, Johnson’s skills were on full display en route to a decisive world title defense.

Following Demetrious Johnson’s win, ‘The Last Stylebender’ took to Twitter, congratulating the multi-time world champion while simultaneously taking a friendly jab at the general consensus flyweight GOAT.

“A true master of the arts,” Adesanya tweeted. “Blessed to have witnessed him from the blue cage to the big stage!! Closing the show in spectacular fashion…or not lol. The All Mighty Mouse!!”

Will Demetrious Johnson Walk Away After His ONE Fight Night 10 Title Defense?

Demetrious Johnson scored his 25th career win with the victory over Adriano Moraes. Traded from the UFC in exchange for former ONE world champion Ben Askren in 2018, ‘Mighty Mouse’ has amassed a 6-1 record inside the ONE Circle, his only loss coming against Moraes in their ONE on TNT 1 meeting in 2021.

Going into the bout, speculation ran rampant that it could be Johnson’s final fight before hanging up his gloves for good. Speaking with ONE commentator Mitch Chilson following the match, ‘Mighty Mouse’ was non-committal one way or another regarding his retirement, saying that he would need to discuss things with his wife before making any rash decisions.

Following his win, Johnson engaged in a face off with Kairat Akhmetov, the No. 2 ranked flyweight contender in ONE Championship. Earlier in the evening, Akhmetov earned a dominant unanimous decision victory over Australian striker Reece McLaren to solidify his spot at the next man in line for DJ’s 26 pounds of ONE Championship gold.

Demetrious Johnson defends title, defeats Adriano Moraes in decision victory trilogy fight – ONE Fight Night 10 Highlights

Demetrious Johnson defends title beats Adriano Moraes in decision win ONE Fight Night 10 ONE ChampionshipFormer UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has closed the chapter on his trilogy of fights with Brazilian maestro, Adriano Moraes in the winning corner again, landing a unanimous decision victory over the former ONE Championship titleholder in the main event of ONE Fight Night 10 in Broomfield, Colorado. Johnson, who had suffered his first-ever knockout […]

Demetrious Johnson defends title beats Adriano Moraes in decision win ONE Fight Night 10 ONE Championship

Former UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has closed the chapter on his trilogy of fights with Brazilian maestro, Adriano Moraes in the winning corner again, landing a unanimous decision victory over the former ONE Championship titleholder in the main event of ONE Fight Night 10 in Broomfield, Colorado.

Johnson, who had suffered his first-ever knockout loss in the sport of mixed martial arts against Moraes courtesy of a stunning knee knockout defeat back in April 2021, managed to return to the favor to Moraes in an immediate title rematch last August — turning in his own highlight-reel knee KO victory.

And returning to the Chatri Sityodtong-led promotion tonight in the United States debut for ONE Championship, clinch work and counter striking proved to the name of the game for Kentucky veteran, Demetrious Johnson, who prevailed with a unanimous decision victory against Moraes to nab the pair’s trilogy title rubber-match.

Linked with a retirement from professional mixed martial arts following tonight’s headliner with Moraes regardless of result, Johnson, who failed to make clear his future intentions in the immediate aftermath of ONE Fight Night 10, called for more money, however following the night’s curtain closer.

Below, catch the highlights from Demetrious Johnson’s decision win over Adriano Moraes