Demetrious Johnson is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and here is everything you need to know about the ONE Championship Fighter, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can also read about the 50 richest fighters in the UFC history.
Demetrious Johnson facts
| Birth Place | Madisonville, Kentucky |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | Karen Johnson |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth | $7 million(estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $400,000 |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1986 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | April 28, 2007 |
| MMA Record | 25-4-1 |
| Divisions | Bantamweight/Flyweight |
| Achievements | Former UFC Flyweight Champion, Defended the title a record 11 consecutive times |
| Partner | Destiny Johnson |
| Children | Tyren and Maverick |
| Endorsements | Quantum Squares. |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Demetrious Johnson is considered by many to be the greatest flyweight of all time. With a record 11 consecutive title defenses to his name in the UFC, ‘The Mighty Mouse’ was a force to be reckoned with in the promotion.
Demetrious Johnson Net Worth and Payouts
Demetrious Johnson has a net worth of $6 million. His net worth is much higher than his counterparts because of his incredibly successful MMA career, especially in the UFC. Demetrious Johnson has accumulated more than $7 Million from the UFC and he is one of the richest MMA players of all-time.
His biggest payday was against Henry Cejudo. His last fight in the UFC. Despite losing the fight and eventually the championship belt, Johnson made $470,000 that night.
For his first UFC fight, Johnson was paid $10,000.
His ONE Championship earnings are not available, and will be updated once they are. However, his base salary at ONE Championship is set to a whopping $750,000 per fight.
Demetrious Johnson MMA career, UFC record and ONE Championship record
Demetrious Johnson made his MMA debut on the 28th of April, 2007 in a promotion called AX Fighting Championship.
He took on Brandon Fieds and earned a knockout victory just 17 seconds into his debut. In a year, Johnson went 5-0 up in his MMA career, with four wins coming in AX FC.
Johnson brought up another string of 5 victories in a row, earning him a chance in WEC. His WEC debut didn’t go as planned, as he succumbed to a unanimous decision loss against Brad Pickett.
Following victories over Nick Pace and Damacio Page, Johnson moved to the UFC. He made his UFC debut in February 2011 against Norifumi Yamamoto at UFC 126, winning via. unanimous decision.
In October 2011, Johnson fought Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight title, and lost via. unanimous decision.
The UFC introduced the flyweight division, and Johnson took on Ian McCall in UFC Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final. The first fight ended in a draw, with the rematch being won by Johnson.
Johnson then moved to the flyweight final, and took on Joseph Benavidez for the flyweight title. He won the fight via. a narrow split decision to become the inaugural flyweight champion. (September 22, 2012)
‘Mighty Mouse’ stitched a string of title defenses, that included two victories over John Dodson, a rematch win over Benavidez, a TKO win over the great Henry Cejudo.
After 11 consecutive title defenses, Johnson ultimately lost the title to Cejudo in a rematch – a narrow split decision loss.
Following his loss, Johnson moved to the ONE Championship, and made his debut on the 31st of March, 2019 against Yuya Wakamatsu. He won the fight via. a second-round submission.
He then won his next two fights, that same year. And, on the 7th of April, 2021, Johnson was knocked out for the first time in his MMA career at ONE on TNT 1, when he faced Adriano Moraes.
Johnson’s record stands at 25 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
Demetrious Johnson Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Demetrious Johnson was born on the 13th of August, 1986 in Madisonville, Kentucky. He mostly grew up with his mother Karen Johnson. Microsoft Xbox, NormaTec, EA Sports, and Quantum Squares are some of Johnson’s known endorsements.
He is married to Destiny Johnson. The pair married on the 15th of May, 2012 in Hawaii and have two sons Tyren and Maverick.
Johnson endorses an Energy Bar brand called Quantum Squares.
FAQs about Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson has a net worth of approximately $6 million.
Demetrious Johnson was born on the 13th of August, 1986.
Demetrious Johnson is 37 years old.
Demetrious Johnson has an MMA record of 25 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
Demetrious Johnson made his MMA debut on the 28th of April, 2007.
Demetrious Johnson’s wife is Destiny Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson has two sons named Tyren and Maverick.
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