Demetrious Johnson remains committed to retirement from MMA

Demetrious Johnson, a former UFC champion, has confirmed that he is sticking to his retirement. Johnson announced his retirement in September 2023 and believes it is final. Many MMA fighters return after retirement, but Johnson says he has no intention of competing again. Johnson, who has held championships in both the UFC and ONE Championship, feels he has nothing left to prove in the sport. He stated, "There's got to be a point in time when it's like, 'OK, when is it enough?'" After his last fight against Adriano Moraes, Johnson realized he was ready to step away. Despite receiving several offers to return to the ring, Johnson hasn't been tempted. He expressed a desire to be true to his word and said he does not want to fight just to make money. At 38 years old, he is focused on his financial stability and his growing career as a YouTube personality and analyst. Johnson believes taking the time to evaluate his career was essential. He researched if he would miss the sport and, as time passed, he found joy in other areas, like jiu-jitsu and building his brand. He also mentioned he didn't want to hold up the division for other fighters. Overall, Johnson remains firm in his decision and feels confident about his retirement path.