Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson's Professional MMA debut
Johnson made his professional debut against Frankie Mendez on August 15, 2009, fighting on the main card of KOTC: Thunderstruck.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Frankie Mendez who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Demetrious Johnson beat Frankie Mendez by Submission at 4:38 of Round 1.
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Johnson made his debut in the UFC against Norifumi Yamamoto on February 5, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort having compiled a 5-1-0 professional MMA record.
Demetrious Johnson beat Norifumi Yamamoto by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-2-1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Dominick Cruz
Johnson lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Dominick Cruz on October 1, 2011 at UFC on Versus 6: Cruz vs. Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson lost to Dominick Cruz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship against Joseph Benavidez
Johnson won the UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship defeating Joseph Benavidez on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort.
This was Johnson's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Demetrious Johnson beat Joseph Benavidez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against John Dodson
Johnson defended his belt against John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson.
This was Johnson's first successful UFC flyweight title defence.
Demetrious Johnson beat John Dodson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against John Moraga
Johnson defended his belt for the 2nd time against John Moraga on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga.
Demetrious Johnson beat John Moraga by Submission at 3:43 of Round 5.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Joseph Benavidez
Johnson defended his belt for the 3rd time against Joseph Benavidez on December 14, 2013 at UFC on FOX 9: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2.
Demetrious Johnson beat Joseph Benavidez by KO/TKO at 2:08 of Round 1.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Ali Bagautinov
Johnson defended his belt for the 4th time against Ali Bagautinov on June 14, 2014 at UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov.
Demetrious Johnson beat Ali Bagautinov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #5: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Chris Cariaso
Johnson defended his belt for the 5th time against Chris Cariaso on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso.
Demetrious Johnson beat Chris Cariaso by Submission at 2:29 of Round 2.
Title defence #6: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Kyoji Horiguchi
Johnson defended his belt for the 6th time against Kyoji Horiguchi on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi.
Demetrious Johnson beat Kyoji Horiguchi by Submission at 4:59 of Round 5. Demetrious Johnson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #7: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against John Dodson
Johnson defended his belt for the 7th time against John Dodson on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2.
Demetrious Johnson beat John Dodson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #8: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Henry Cejudo
Johnson defended his belt for the 8th time against Henry Cejudo on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux.
Demetrious Johnson beat Henry Cejudo by KO/TKO at 2:49 of Round 1. Demetrious Johnson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
The first man to defeat Henry Cejudo
Johnson defeated the previously unbeaten Henry Cejudo on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux. Henry Cejudo came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Johnson was a -350 betting favorite going into the fight. Demetrious Johnson beat Henry Cejudo by KO/TKO at 2:49 of Round 1. Demetrious Johnson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #9: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Tim Elliott
Johnson defended his belt for the 9th time against Tim Elliott on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.
Demetrious Johnson beat Tim Elliott by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #10: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Wilson Reis
Johnson defended his belt for the 10th time against Wilson Reis on April 15, 2017 at UFC on FOX 24: Johnson vs. Reis.
Demetrious Johnson beat Wilson Reis by Submission at 4:49 of Round 3. Demetrious Johnson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #11: Successfully defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Ray Borg
Johnson defended his belt for the 11th time against Ray Borg on October 7, 2017 at UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee.
Demetrious Johnson beat Ray Borg by Submission at 3:15 of Round 5. Demetrious Johnson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Flyweight Championship to Henry Cejudo
Johnson lost his UFC Flyweight title to Henry Cejudo on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 having previously made 11 title defences.
Demetrious Johnson lost to Henry Cejudo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Johnson took his next fight at ONE on March 31, 2019, fighting against Yuya Wakamatsu on the main card of ONE Championship: A New Era.
Demetrious Johnson beat Yuya Wakamatsu by Submission at 2:40 of Round 2.
When was Demetrious Johnson's last win?
Johnson's last win came against Adriano Moraes at ONE on Prime Video 1 on Friday August 26, 2022. Demetrious Johnson beat Adriano Moraes by KO/TKO at 3:50 of Round 4.