Reaction: Demetrious Johnson retires from MMA — will he get UFC Hall of Fame nod?

09/07/2024 12:30 PM

Demetrious Johnson's legendary MMA career has officially come to an end after the longtime UFC flyweight champion announced his retirement at ONE 168 on Friday night in Denver.

Following the announcement, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the moment and discuss whether or not it was a surprise. Additionally, they break down the incredible UFC tenure of "Mighty Mouse," his historic run as UFC flyweight champion and his 11 consecutive title defenses, discuss if that record will ever be broken, the major trade that sent Johnson to ONE for Ben Askren, if Johnson will get enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame after delivering one of the all-time legendary careers in the octagon, and much more.

If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.

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