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Champ Van Didn't Know Demetrious Johnson Fought in UFC
26 Mar
Summary
- New UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van was unaware of Demetrious Johnson's UFC tenure.
- Van recognized Johnson from ONE Championship highlights, not his UFC legacy.
- Demetrious Johnson retired as ONE's first Hall of Fame member in 2024.
Newly crowned UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has admitted he was unaware that UFC legend Demetrious Johnson had competed in the organization. Van, who recently won the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja, clarified earlier remarks about all-time flyweight greatness.
Van explained in a podcast appearance that his primary exposure to "Mighty Mouse" came from highlights in ONE Championship, including a memorable flying-knee knockout of Adriano Moraes. Johnson, a dominant force in the UFC flyweight division, defended his belt multiple times before his departure.
Following his UFC career, Johnson was traded to ONE Championship, where he also captured the flyweight title and made a significant impact. He retired in 2024, earning the distinction of being the promotion's first Hall of Fame member.
