UFC icon Demetrious Johnson shares key factor in decision to retire following legendary run

Demetrious Johnson blames 'politics' for MMA retirement

One of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time has finally opened up about what drove him away from competition. Former UFC champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson recently shared candid thoughts on why he stepped away from the sport that made him a legend. In a revealing interview with 1st Phorm, Johnson made it clear that his passion for training never diminished, but other aspects of professional fighting had lost their appeal. “I’v…

What Really Led To Demetrious Johnson’s MMA Departure? 'Mighty Mouse' Reveals The Truth

Demetrious Johnson was tired of dealing with all the behind-the-scenes politics of MMA. In September, ‘Mighty Mouse’ announced to the world that he was officially retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts after nearly two decades of dominance. Along the way, Johnson became the UFC’s first-ever flyweight champion and defended the title an incredible 11 times, the most consecutive title defenses in promotional history. After being traded to ON…

UFC icon Demetrious Johnson shares key factor in decision to retire following legendary run

Demetrious Johnson has revealed one key factor that led to his decision to retire from MMA after runs with UFC and ONE Championship.