Demetrious Johnson
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
6
Honours
5
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Johnson's record of 11 consecutive UFC title defenses remains unmatched in any division, a feat that underscores his sustained excellence. He was consistently ranked as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world by multiple outlets during his prime. His suplex-to-armbar against Ray Borg is widely celebrated as the greatest submission in UFC history. In 2024, he became a UFC Hall of Fame inductee, solidifying his status among the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Hall of Fame – Modern Wing
Inducted for his contributions to the sport as a dominant champion.
UFC Flyweight Championship (Inaugural)
Became the first UFC flyweight champion.
Most Consecutive UFC Title Defenses
Set the record with 11 successful defenses.
ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Champion
Won the tournament by defeating three opponents in one night.
ONE Flyweight World Champion
Defeated Adriano Moraes to win the title.
ESPN #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter
Ranked as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA.
Rankings & Lists
ESPN's Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time
Sherdog's All-Time Pound-for-Pound Rankings
MMAjunkie's Greatest Flyweights of All Time
Bleacher Report's Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time
Fight Matrix's All-Time Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Magazine Covers
ESPN The Magazine
August 2015
The Best Fighter You Don't Know
Sports Illustrated
October 2017
Feature on record-breaking title defenses
ONE Championship Magazine
2019
Grand Prix Winner
ONE Championship Magazine
2021
World Champion
Records & Feats
Most consecutive UFC title defenses
Johnson holds the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses in any division with 11.
Greatest submission in UFC history (consensus)
His suplex-to-armbar on Ray Borg at UFC 216 is widely regarded as the best submission in UFC history.
First UFC flyweight champion
Johnson became the inaugural UFC flyweight champion in 2012.