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Demetrious Johnson ranks himself #2 in GOAT conversation, ex-UFC star claims ‘Nobody has been able to do what I’ve done’

Demetrious Johnson ranks himself as #2 in GOAT list claims nobody has done what I've done UFC Ranked atop the list of many’s greatest fighters of all time, former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has…

Ranked atop the list of many’s greatest fighters of all time, former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has left himself off the top spot in his own respective list – naming incumbent heavyweight best, Jon Jones as his greatest fighter to ever compete.

Johnson, a record-setting former UFC flyweight champion and the current ONE Championship flyweight gold holder, has been sidelined since he took home a trilogy rubber match win over Brazilian ace, Adriano Moraes with a unanimous decision win in their decider back in May.

Weighing up his immediate fighting future in the aftermath of his judging win, Kentucky native, Johnson, who turned in a record-setting 11 consecutive successful defenses of his undisputed flyweight title during his historic, gold-laden tenure with the UFC, departed the orgazniation in a swap-deal with Ben Askren back in late 2018.

Demetrious Johnson provides his GOAT list

Finding himself ranked atop lists of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time ahead of the likes of Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, and even the above-mentioned, Jones – Johnson claims he should only rank number two in any sort of list, including his own.

“At number two, you have yours truly,” Demetrious Johnson said on his official YouTube channel. “Nobody has been able to do what I’ve been able to do in the flyweight division or in any division. 11 consecutive title defenses, created a brand-new move that none of you guys ever seen, the ‘Mighty Wizbar’ shout to Matt Hume helping me learn that move. I have wins by knockout, submission, gone to a decision, gone to a split draw, whatever you want to call it.”

“For my number one, I have Jon ‘Bones’ Jones,” Demetrious Johnson explained. “That is the only man I’ll put ahead of me because this man, I feel like any single time he has been inside the cage he could just destory his opponent however he wanted. He also has wins by knockout, putting people to sleep, decisions, everything on the list.”

Where would you rank Demetrious Johnson on your own list of MMA GOATs?

Israel Adesanya urged to take extended UFC break, encouraged to stop training during planned hiatus

Confirming plans for an extended hiatus from mixed martial arts competition following his middleweight title fight loss to Sean…

Confirming plans for an extended hiatus from mixed martial arts competition following his middleweight title fight loss to Sean Strickland last month, Israel Adesanya has been backed to do just that by ex-two-weight UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, claiming the City Kickboxing staple should likely stop training during his time away from the sport to boot.

Adesanya, former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, headlined UFC 293 back in September against the above-mentioend, Strickland, dropping his middleweight crown for the second time in the space of a year, in the form of a shocking upset unanimous decision loss to the Covina native.

And off the back of his loss, Nigerian-Kiwi striker, Adesanya confirmed his plans to take a lengthy hiatus away from the Octagon amid his loss to Strickland, as well as warning contenders of his impending comeback.

“Now I’m gonna take time to look after myself,” Israel Adesanya told The Rock podcast during a recent appearance. “And, I’m not gonna fight for a long time. I’m definitely not gonna retire, ‘cause, you know me, I’m not leaving like that. But, if I did [retire], I’m fine. I don’t need to prove anything else. But, I know what I can do, I know what I can change in my lifestyle, to make my body adapt to where I need to be.”

Israel Adesanya backed to take time away from the UFC by Henry Cejudo

Sharing his thoughts on Adesanya’s plans for an extended period of time-off from competition, the above-mentioned Cejudo claimed the former should distance himself from the sport as much as possible during his hiatus.

“I wouldn’t even be around the sport, if I’m Israel Adesanya – you wanna get away from the sport,” Henry Cejudo said. “When I retired the first time, even though I was involved in coaching, I was never really doing anything that had do to with MMA physically. Do I believe he needs a break? One hundred percent. Do I believe he deserves it? Yeah. Do I believe when he comes back, will he get a title shot? Of course. Do you know why? Because you do it tactically – you want to be missed.”

“Israel Adesanya is taking the right step,” Cejudo explained. “But my biggest thing as somebody who took the time off, I got two questions for you. How long? And will you actually stay away from the sport rather than still train and be involved? To me, that could be the biggest difference on how is it that Israel Adesanya comes back and then eventually regains that middleweight strap once again.” (H/T MMA News)

Do you agree with Henry Cejudo’s thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s hiatus?

Video – Bodybuilder Bradley Martyn struggles in grappling match with Joe Rogan’s 155-Pound sidekick

YouTube star and bodybuilder Bradley Martyn might like to constantly remind the world that he’s 260 pounds, but that didn’t help him much against 56-year-old stand-up comedian and Joe Rogan sidekick, Bryan Callen. Martyn has earned the attention of the MMA community over the last several months after suggesting that he could handle himself against […]

Martyn has earned the attention of the MMA community over the last several months after suggesting that he could handle himself against some of the sports’ biggest names, including Nate Diaz, Sean O’Malley, Alex Pereira, and Demetrious Johnson. Fight fans were admittedly curious to see how the hulking fitness guru would do considering his sizeable frame.

As it turns out, we may already have our answer courtesy of a clip that sees Martyn grappling with Bryan Callen, a comedian, and podcaster who you may remember from his roles in Old School, The Hangover, and The Goldbergs.

In the clip, which you can see embedded below, Bradley Martyn struggles to make much headway against the 155-pound comedian, which only serves to prove that when matched up with a world-class athlete like Demetrious Johnson, Martyn would undoubtedly get his a** handed to him on a platter.

P4P Great Demetrious Johnson Willing to Put Bradley Martyn’s Skills to the Test

Of all the fighters Bradley Martyn has called out in recent months, only reigning ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson has challenged the bodybuilder to put his money where his mouth is. ‘Mighty Mouse’ agreed to make a trip to California for a grappling match with Martyn once he takes care of a few prior obligations.

“It’s funny, you know,” Johnson said on Henry Cejudo’s YouTube channel. “He’s 265 pounds, he’s a bodybuilder, so obviously he has got the weight advantage. But at the end of the day, that’s the beautiful thing about grappling. It’s not about weight, it’s about technique, and we’re going to try to grapple.

“I told Brendan Schaub that I want to make it happen,” he continued. “I’m busy doing other things right now, but when I get back from all my vacation I’m going to fly down to Calabasas and we’re gonna roll, man. I’m gonna roll him up” (h/t MMA Mania).

Considering how Martyn did against Callen, we expected Demetrious Johnson to take care of business with ease should the two actually wind up on the mat together.

Tyson Fury bellows warning to Francis Ngannou: ‘You’re getting it you big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out’

Now officially booked to make his own return to the boxing ring in October, unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has issued a stark warning to opponent, Francis Ngannou, warning the ex-UFC champion of an impending knockout defeat in Saudi Arabia. Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another […]

Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another stoppage win over three-time foe, title challenge, Derek Chisora back in December of last year in London, laying waste to the title chaser with an eventual tenth round TKO victory.

As for Batié native, Ngannou, the UFC alum has been sidelined from combat sports competition since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the heavyweight crowns in a unanimous decision win over then-interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane.

Departing the UFC back in January of this year, Ngannou, who has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – is now officially booked for a professional boxing bow on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on the aforenoted Morecambe native, Fury over the course of 10 rounds.

Tyson Fury predicts knockout win over Francis Ngannou in October

Both envisioning their own respective triumphs in the desert showdown, WBC title holder, Tyson Fury – who puts his 34-fight unbeaten record on the line, has predicted a knockout win over Cameroonian bruiser, Ngannou.

“(Francis) Ngannou, you’re getting it you big dosser,” Tyson Fury said in a video posted on his Instagram Stories. “You big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out. You’re getting knocked out, slink.”

17-3 as a professional mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou, who is revered as one of the most devastating knockout artists in the history of the sport, has racked up a whopping 13 separate knockout triumphs.

Over the course of his UFC tenure, Ngannou, 36, has landed notable triumphs over the likes of Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Stipe Miocic, and Ciryl Gane.

UFC alum Francis Ngannou previews October fight with Tyson Fury: ‘Never doubt a man with hope and faith’

Now officially slated for his return to combat sports competition, former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has urged critics of his never doubt him or his faith, ahead of his October professional boxing match with WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, is now set to snap his hiatus from […]

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, is now set to snap his hiatus from combat sports in a fall return to competition, taking on Morecambe native, Fury in a 10-round professional boxing match on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sidelined from professional combat sports since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, Cameroonian knockout artist, Ngannou managed to successfully unify the division titles with a unanimous decision triumph against then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane.

Departing the UFC of his own volition back in January of this year, Francis Ngannou, who penned a lucrative, multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), will draw Fury in the Middle East in October, before making his MMA return in the first quarter of 2024.

And reacting to the announcement and confirmation of his stunning professional boxing debut against WBC crown holder, Fury, Batié knockout ace, Ngannou urged fans never to doubt his “hope and faith”.

Francis Ngannou previews his October fight with Tyson Fury

“Never doubt a man with hope and faith,” Francis Ngannou tweeted, accompanied by a promotional package ahead of a professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury.

Never doubt a man with hope and faith.#FuryNgannou | 10.28.2023 | #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/44pfCQgGgq

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) July 11, 2023

Revered as one of the most devastating knockout forces to ever compete in professional mixed martial arts, Ngannou, who snatched UFC heavyweight gold with a rematch win over Stipe Miocic courtesy of a brutal 2021 KO win, has also racked up stoppages over the likes of Curtis Blaydes, Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Electing against putting his undisputed WBC heavyweight crown up for grabs in October, the undefeated Fury will return to professional boxing for the first time since turning in a tenth round TKO win over three-time foe, Derek Chisora back in December of last year.

Gordon Ryan ruled from competition following another surgery to address incurable stomach issues

BJJ all-timer, Gordon Ryan competitive career in question following another stint of infections and health issues. Over the past few years, Ryan has taken the world of no-Gi BJJ by storm and is now widely regarded as the greatest to ever do it. However, Ryan’s career has been plagued with health issues including staph infections […]

BJJ all-timer, Gordon Ryan competitive career in question following another stint of infections and health issues.

Over the past few years, Ryan has taken the world of no-Gi BJJ by storm and is now widely regarded as the greatest to ever do it. However, Ryan’s career has been plagued with health issues including staph infections and a fungal growth in his small intestine cause a huge bacterial imbalance in his stomach. The latter is something which he battled for many years and forced him out of competition for some time.

Gordon Ryan stomach flares up along with strep throat

Unfortunately for grappling fans, Ryan has again fallen ill and would post an update to his fans via Instagram.

“Hi everyone- quick update for everyone who has been asking. I’m not sure when I’ll be competing again. When I got back from my Abu Dhabi trip I came down with a severe case of strep throat which ended with me in the hospital because my throat swelled shut,” Ryan began.

“So all in I was on over 40 days of antibiotics straight plus a shot of penicillin. During this time I was contagious and everyone were in big camps so I couldn’t even go to training in fear I would infect them as well. In addition, my ears were in so much pain from my throat that I couldn’t elevate my heart rate at all without having them want to explode and getting a pounding headache.”

“ So I’ve been completely inactive for a longer time than I ever have since I started training. As expected, my stomach has relapsed pretty bad and my nausea and lack of appetite have re-appeared, so I’ll need to deal with that, but first I’m headed into surgery today for a tonsillectomy and to fix my severely deviated septum. Just wanted to update everyone on what my competition schedule looks like. I’m hoping to be back in the next few months.”

Ryan is a multiple time ADCC world champion as well as several pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship and world IBJJF No-Gi Championship.

Gordon Ryan explaining his health issues on the Joe Rogan Experience

Are you looking forward to seeing Gordon Ryan back competing?