Following his decision to retire from MMA, Demetrious Johnson has been the center of attention for potential Hall of Fame inductions. One Championship has already declared Johnson as the inaugural member of their Hall of Fame, and UFC CEO Dana White is keen on honoring Johnson with a place in the prestigious UFC Hall of Fame. White commended Johnson for his remarkable career and numerous achievements in the UFC, such as being the first-ever 125-pound champion, holding the record for the most title defenses, and securing the most wins in UFC flyweight title bouts.
White shared his admiration for Johnson’s career despite only learning about the retirement news recently. Johnson’s time in the UFC came to an end in 2018 when he was traded to ONE Championship, where he continued to excel by clinching both the flyweight title and the ONE Flyweight Grand Prix title. White has consistently shown his support for Johnson, especially during moments of fan backlash.
While the exact timing of Johnson’s induction into the UFC Hall of Fame remains undefined, it is evident that the honor is inevitable given his retirement from the sport.
