Demetrious Johnson confirms retirement from MMA competition

Demetrious Johnson, one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, is firmly retired. He stepped away from the sport last year after a successful career. Johnson fought his last match against Adriano Moraes, where he secured his place at the top of the division with a knockout victory. Despite feeling that he is still capable of competing at a championship level, Johnson has no plans to return to the cage. He believes his time as a fighter is over. In a recent interview, he mentioned that he does not want to fight just to make money, stating, “Those days of using my body to make money are over.” Although he has received several offers to return to fighting, none have interested him. Johnson expressed his commitment to staying true to his decision to retire. He reflected on his journey and emphasized that he has already proven himself in the sport. In September 2024, Johnson made an emotional retirement announcement while being honored in the Hall of Fame for ONE Championship. He thanked his fans, teammates, and family for their support throughout his career and reiterated his decision to step away from professional MMA.