DJ is the GOAT. He's such a solid dude in and out of the octagon. I mean ...he's a legend. If he was in a higher weight class ... People would be screaming GOAT

@javierlandaverde4108

Жыл бұрын

Mighty Mouse is a complete fighter and One Championship for me looks hard to compete there. A lot of guys who would come in and tear some UFC weight class.

@Saiyan585

Жыл бұрын

He was losing the fight before the knock out. I look forward to the trilogy.

@kingsmokes733

Жыл бұрын

Dana should trade Jon"Bones"Jones & get Demetrius" Mighty Mouse"Johnson back & fight the winner of Figgy VS Moreno.

@dbwilly9281

Жыл бұрын

He might be the goat at 125. But not THE goat of all MMA. Dude is just very strong for a class that isn’t packed with strong guys. He looked much more human at 135.

@kennychamo3479

Жыл бұрын

@@kingsmokes733 that won’t sell I see what you’re trying to do and say but changing goat for goat is hard asf as well

I’ll never forget the flying arm bar he did while still in the UFC. He’s easily the most skilled mma fighter of all time imo.

@JRF1004

Жыл бұрын

And he’s also the greatest if you ask me, he has literally done it all

@unkownboi67is_unavailable62

Жыл бұрын

@@JRF1004 i feel second only after GSP , Jones would have been 1st had he not have all the roid issues.

@yanyanzhang5813

Жыл бұрын

@@unkownboi67is_unavailable62 based opinion

@sunshinekid7799

Жыл бұрын

@@unkownboi67is_unavailable62 why would GSP be over DJ? If we’re looking at their achievements inside the ring specifically, GSP is like #4. I’d say DJ, Jon Jones, Silva, GSP then DC.

@supasparkle

Жыл бұрын

@@sunshinekid7799 Silva and Jones are out of the discussion for using roids imo. DC also pretty far from being in a goat position

Defining moment for his career and legacy, for sure. People always question a fighter's will after they suffer from a devastating loss, and he proved he's still on top.

@ItIsYouAreNotYour

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's the ultimate can crusher. Amazing.

@isaiah1931

Жыл бұрын

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour Say what you want but he beat a dude who looks like a natural featherweight when he walks around at his fightweight.

@scottconnatser4626

Жыл бұрын

That "can crusher" comment tells us you're a casual fan of the sport. DJ is arguably one of the top 5 greatest to ever fight. Go back to your cave

@tistakere5055

Жыл бұрын

​@@ItIsYouAreNotYour you are a big causal buddy

@tistakere5055

Жыл бұрын

​@@isaiah1931 he fights guys who are way bigger then him

True. Losing to Moraes the first time made this recent win a much much bigger deal. If DJ just swept the entire line of opponents straight to the belt when he first came to One Championship - I am sure many would just disregard him and say he's only fighting cans. The adversity, the challenging matches, and the loss he took; all added to the glory of him finally winning the belt. Also, I must say, One Championship has a really good product. Fights were insane from top to bottom in that Amazon Prime debut!

@BlueSquatchproductions

Жыл бұрын

100%

@bobsagett

Жыл бұрын

I will say too Moraes beat him with the knee while DJ was a downed opponent under Global Rules but DJ didn’t need to use the same criteria Moraes was knocked out by a knee while standing up

@birdiec

Жыл бұрын

DJ is THE GOAT

@bigjohnson3151

Жыл бұрын

One is legit but they have some edges to smooth out. The interviewer guy/commentator is cringe as fuck.

@genogrinberg6014

Жыл бұрын

@@bobsagett the knees to a downed opponent is straight garbage

You see a select few guys who are champs outside of the UFC who come in and win belts in the UFC. But to win a belt in the UFC first, defend it 11 times consecutively, then to go to ONE in your mid to late 30s, which arguably has a deeper division in the lower weight classes, and then pick up the belt. That's GOAT shit right there.

@eveningstar7812

Жыл бұрын

lower weight classes in One FC are full of muay thai murders. DJ is a legend for sure.

@genogrinberg6014

Жыл бұрын

@@eveningstar7812 he's goated. Along with Silva, Jones, GSP, and Conor. Just kidding. Conor is the only goat lmao

@tatacornelio6034

Жыл бұрын

@@genogrinberg6014 literal goat?

@stevonwhite8933

Жыл бұрын

@@eveningstar7812 Can’t leave out the utter grappling skills, of their average fighter in that division.

Just the fact that he trained with his old nemesis because he's still wanting to learn and get better speaks volumes for both him and Henry Cejudo.

@fmcdomer

Жыл бұрын

would you train with a dude who has a pillow of your body?

@SA-iw4ci

Жыл бұрын

@@fmcdomer Lol. He gave Khabib an Abdulmanap pillow.

Still can't believe the UFC ditched DJ for a 5 second long meme.... The guy's a legend and anyone who calls him a "boring fighter" clearly has no interest in fighting.

He's actually fighting at 135 which is crazy. The fact that the UFC traded him for Askren and are now making Moreno vs Figgy for the 4th time when this guy should be holding all the belts. Im down for a cross promotion 1 off fight

@SurrealCereal

Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate that personal beefs have to play such a big role when it comes to getting the greatest fighters of a certain division into the UFC, DJ is doing phenomenally well for him but Cyborg is stuck with Bellator's pitiful featherweight division. Realistically she's probably gonna be propping up the division until she's past her prime, and get fed to a young fighter 4 or 5 years down the line, instead of getting to prove herself against nunes.

@TheGuyCalledX

Жыл бұрын

@@SurrealCereal Cyborg is getting paid a lot more by Bellator. I don't think she cares

@michaelthomas8147

Жыл бұрын

@@SurrealCereal Cyborg wants nothing to do with high level competition.

@ab4211

Жыл бұрын

He’ll beat figgy

@ab4211

Жыл бұрын

It’s like swapping a Ferrari with a skoda

His guard was next level. Just punishing, the feet..the feints,the walk off. Legend.

@jdogsful

Жыл бұрын

the timing of the knee. perfection

@eugenepearson5939

Жыл бұрын

His guard is so dynamic the elbows off the back chef's kiss

DJ may very well be the current Chael Sonnen (GOAT)

@brendandarcy8188

Жыл бұрын

calm down buddy haha. DJ has lost multiple rounds.

@DTTWOPP

Жыл бұрын

@@brendandarcy8188 its a joke

DJ reminded you how good he is Some of us never forgot

I just heard ESPN+ doesnt even have DJs old fights available to stream. The amount of disrespect hes seen is insane, watching him get that W was so satisfying.

Demetrious Johnson has always been in my top 5 MMA fighters of all time, He is probably the most dangerous fighter on planet earth.

@Cts_99

Жыл бұрын

In that weight class* lol

@chrisjs511007

Жыл бұрын

@@Cts_99 dude, where have you been? I believe along with many others that he could beat fighters twice his size. He's just that good.

@DKBoy12

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisjs511007 DJ is amazing but that's just ridiculous and people who say that have just been watching too many movies.

DJ is a Genius; he completely changed his game plan after the 2nd, decided to march forward & walk down Moraes, which took away his kicks & gassed him out leading to the walkoff ko, a master painting his masterpiece

@omarisawesome1996

Жыл бұрын

Dj is a blackbelt in mma

@sunshinekid7799

Жыл бұрын

Crazy he did that to the bigger guy

I’m so happy I didn’t miss that legendary fight! DJ is one of the best fighters of all time flyweight goat!

He’s the best of all time, can’t believe UFC has stripped his legacy away

@berimbolo010

Жыл бұрын

How did ufc do that? In what world did they do that?

@libertarianpunk8558

Жыл бұрын

Not the UFC’s fault the arenas were full of empty seats when he fought mma fans are so weird

@austina.3677

Жыл бұрын

@@berimbolo010 they never mention him at all

@brennanhughes976

Жыл бұрын

@@berimbolo010 they don’t mention him or talk about his accomplishments. He’s also the best flyweight in history and was PFP in the ufc but Dana never gave him attention. They traded him for Askren that tells you all you should need to know

@g7enn89

Жыл бұрын

It's all about the money in the UFC. DJ doesn't rake money like Connor who loves drama and toxicity, which people in the US also loves to watch.

Loved the walk-off knee and the respect after. Great fight.

@Chicken-Chaser

Жыл бұрын

The way he crowded Moraes after rocking him, and waiting to throw the knee so it would connect the moment Moraes bumped into the cage was just awesome.

@angelsjoker8190

Жыл бұрын

Was more of a run-off. DJ can't do anything slow 😂

@MrDschiesus

Жыл бұрын

so precise, so good. and how he knew in an instant it was over with no look back before moraes hit the canvas - unbelivable.

Childhood trauma can break you or make you and regardless what it does it's hard to judge one off that and it's nice you are honest about your good upbringing Chael, mine was tough...sadly health issues lead to it breaking me, which makes me seeing men who make it out of that...warms my heart. Kids deserve love and being void of that can lead to dark places....it's nice to see stories like this. God bless.

DJ… One Of The GOATS!!! He literally CARRIED ONE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! And Amazon On His Back into the USA. The Presentation from Amazon was incredible. Congrats To Both Warriors, 👊🏾🦁🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸

At that weight he is easily the most dangerous man to walk the planet. It's insane how humble and down to earth a champ of this caliber can be.

UFC made a mistake letting this man go in hindsight. Imagine him against the likes of brandon Moreno, figgy, KKF, cejudo trilogy

@slammydunk9787

Жыл бұрын

Nah, money that UFC got from selling Masvidal PPVs (his rise to stardom are direct result of Askren/DJ trade) are bigger than everything they could’ve milked from any potential DJ fights. Also high probability that we wouldn’t got Figgy vs Moreno rivalry.

@javierlandaverde4108

Жыл бұрын

He beats all of them. I think he said things happen for a reason and he now spars and sometimes train with Cejudo and Cejudo does it too with DJ.

@timforti

Жыл бұрын

he smokes them. no matter how you cut it unfortunately it was the best move for everyone

@DTTWOPP

Жыл бұрын

It was mutual dude dj wanted out

@DTTWOPP

Жыл бұрын

@@slammydunk9787 thats a good take man

The One FC card was LIT!

The second time Chael gets me teared up, the first time with his praising of Fedor Emilianenko aka the Emperor, and now by saying.....and Demetrious came back! And he did....he is an exceptionel fighter.....looking forward to the third fight...cause really it is in a sense up for grabs who will win....

Chael I really appreciate you bringing up DJ. This man has been best MMA fighter of my time. Ufc dogged him out. He needs more publicity and praise!

100% respect for both of these guys.

That was really good (It's great that you didn't do eternal pauses by the way, usually they leave me sleeping but here the quick back up gave the intended impact).

Still can’t believe the UFC let him go 🤦🏼

@NT-wg1fg

Жыл бұрын

For Askren none the less 😂

@colen7007

Жыл бұрын

Ufc hated dj

@Cts_99

Жыл бұрын

@@NT-wg1fg created big hype, masvidal fight, let 125 get flooded with more talent and personalities. DJ was killing the division.. literally lol

I was blown away by the story of the fight (had not known it) and the fight itself. Clearly a legend and one of the best to do it so far.

Glad to see my man DJ getting the respect he deserves. Never cared for the treatment he got from the UFC for being a "boring fighter". I always watched his fights and even bought few his UFC ppvs. He's the best fighter in the world and a genuinely amazing human being and I'd prefer to give my money for his events over the fake drama promoters like Conor any day.

@BlueSquatchproductions

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we're in the minority

@kash.383

Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@michaelthomas8147

Жыл бұрын

If you're getting the opportunity to headline PPVs, you're probably not being treated poorly. Mighty Mouse's PPVs always did unusually low numbers, but the UFC still gave him multiple chances.

@BlueSquatchproductions

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelthomas8147 yes just can't believe they traded him for the funky chicken

@michaelthomas8147

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueSquatchproductions Askren was looked at as an even more boring fighter than Mighty Mouse (I think MM is entertaining, by the way), and he was more one-dimensional than a 1990s UFC fighter. It didn't make any sense at the time, but it kind of worked out. I just posted this comment seconds ago: "It paved the way for Flyweights with bigger personalities and a more casual-friendly style, and it indirectly led to the Masvidal-Askren KO, which created a new superstar for the company."

Love the videos Chael!! The UNDEFEATED!! UNDISPUTED!!

We need to bring DJ back against moreno or figueredo. It would be huge!

5 title defenses in one night.... GOAT

@steelforge6637

Жыл бұрын

5?

@MarvelousKhari

Жыл бұрын

False

Honestly one of the most amazing fights I've seen a long time

Dj is really on another level. The way he was using those elbows from half Guard was so beautiful.

Demetrious Johnson showed the world just how good he still really is at 37 he's still making history what a great champion......

@itsreason3238

Жыл бұрын

36*

@johno30197

Жыл бұрын

@@itsreason3238 36yrs 18days to be precise!

the timing of that knee was so perfect. He is the best.

*Congratualtions brother… you made it to the comment section of ACTUAL mma fans!* Casuals could never

DJ was competitive on the ground in the first round. He did a lot of damage from his back and was threatening submissions. The second round was rough, DJ got hurt but Moraes spent a lot of energy. Coming into the third DJ looked fresh, crisp and ready, while Moraes looked beaten and exhausted. At the start of the 4th I said out loud Moraes looked like he wanted out of the fight. He is big for the division and I think that caught up to him when DJ was fresh but he was spent. That 4th round DJ was completely outclassing him. Overall I saw (if we were to judge by rounds) at worse 2-2 but a real argument could be made for a split round 1 or even for DJ. I don’t think he was losing the fight when he won.

@teflonpete

Жыл бұрын

I think in one championship they judge whole fight and not round by round. I think damage Moraes did in round 2 put him in the lead until DJ finished him.

@TR13400

Жыл бұрын

Even by the 3rd round DJ wad overloading his brain eith the faints, leg kicks, check hooks, stance switches. He mindfcked him

@butterschunkmcdonalds5333

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, I was reading comments of people saying DJ was losing every round before the finish, So i rewatched the fight and I had it 1&2 for Moraes then honestly from round 3 On DJ kinda dismantled him. Have no clue how anyone could claim DJ was losing that fight after watching, As it seemed clear he was starting to put it on Moraes as he was def fading. That 4th round he seemed dejected, And DJ stayed aggressive. And that KO was a thing of beauty. Moraes is legit still a beast tho.

@lo0k3r

Жыл бұрын

I didn't like Moraes' look at the face-offs. Moraes appeared uncertain, while DJ was radiating confidence and most vivid fighter spirit. Moraes missed weight and failed the hydration test (BTW, did he make up weight and hydration in the last hours?). In the fight Moraes looked repressed as well. Giving ground, overreacting on feints. Still doing good, but after first say two rounds his energy seemed to fade, he was not eager to fight. Demetrious - phenomenal 👏👏👏 I don't think he was losing the fight.

@Markielee72

Жыл бұрын

Agreed DJ was competitive on his back in R1 but he still clearly lost it in my view. But I totally agree about the energy and intentions of both fighters come late on. Even if DJ hadn't stopped Moraes, the way things were going, he would have coasted comfortably to a 3-2 decision. Caveat: I'm not familiar how One score MMA fights. If it's based on overall strikes, control and damage then it would likely have been a much closer fight.

About the trilogy. I honestly want Akhmetov to challenge DJ first. Dude deserves the shot, he's on 5-fight win streak. 29-2 record overall (and he's 1-1 vs Moraes. The other loss was also from a former One Champion. Which tells us he's legit) Then maybe Moraes can fight Reece Mclaren for the next shot at the belt.

@XangoFwet

Жыл бұрын

Fight Reece for what? Moraes has more than earned that title shot. He just has to wait it out.

@bons244

Жыл бұрын

@@XangoFwet I don't mind really if Moraes would like to fight or just wait it out. But in case of Akhmetov, he's earned his shot next.

@daninbox

Жыл бұрын

I’d be good with that. DJ and Moraes fought other opponents between their first and second bouts.

@PSYCHODOOD

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Akhmetov's wrestling is legit! it's going to be a fun fight!

I love how Chael always tells a story with another story

hi chael! i love your channel! i soiled myself cuz i didnt wanna get up , just too much fun watching u

I’ve been waiting for this video all day

DJ is one of the GOATs of MMA

@CRF1994

Жыл бұрын

bold statement!

@chrisriveraaa8668

Жыл бұрын

yee in the opinion of many greats hes #2 behind jones

@moneymike473

Жыл бұрын

@Girthful You don't think so? Look at what he's done. If the UFC had always had a flyweight division, he probably would've had 15 or 20 title defenses and the only person that could beat him at 135, at the time, was Dominick Cruz. The most dominant ban team weight champ in UFC history.

@iankreegs9196

Жыл бұрын

One of the Goats makes no sense, you kids don’t understand the definition of Goat. There is and should only be one.

@CRF1994

Жыл бұрын

@@moneymike473 no it was sarcasm because obviously he is a goat

Hes amazing. Just a stud in and out of the octagon. Hes a real contender for goat status.

I'm impressed with One championship tbh. They have some pretty good fighters especially in the lower weight classes.

I still can’t believe Chael had the trolling nerve to call Leon Edwards a cheater!!

@damzey911

Жыл бұрын

Leon got his ass kicked and uncle was not giving him the love like DJ is getting

That 3rd Rnd DJ came out strong and changed the momentum then finished the job in the 4th. Props to both fighters

Petition to get chael to change his channel name to uncle chael

@damzey911

Жыл бұрын

I'd sign

He should be mentioned among the greats, if not the greatest. What DJ has done is amazing and he's a damn good person.

Absolute legend… I was in his twitch chat when PUBG came out and we were talking about if he was going to defend his title in UFC and he said I could fight or I could not and the belts mine 😂

Uncle chael we need more one championship and muay thai content!!!!

Hey sometimes people need to move to get the motivation back. New fights, new rules, new stars. 👏👏👏

His timing was 👌🏻

I think 2 major things played into DJ’s push; 1) he explained because One FC scores based on the entirety of the fight and not round by round, there was no concern at the end of 2 rounds. I do believe the tide was changing and he won the third (for us UFC fans) because he indicated to Matt Hume in between the third and fourth round that it was ‘Zombie Time’. 2) Moraes trains at ATT in Florida, no slouch gym by any means so we know he trains with absolute killers but DJ pointed out that his biggest take away from working with Henry was that his clinch/knee game was greater than even he gave himself credit for and that showed in how many knees he threw in that fight and most landed in my opinion. Great Fight

Man, you’re an incredible storyteller

Listening to the Goat talk about a Goat. Priceless.

DJ’s win was via the same method as his loss. Talk about bringing balance to the force!

Chael Sonnen reminds us just how good he really is. Chael's first fight was 5/10/1997. This video was released 8/29/2022 and not only has Chael never lost a fight or a round, but his biceps are bigger than ever and his neck is also twice the size of any human being on the planet. I tip my hat to you good sir.

The set up was one of the best I’ve ever seen

Congrats Demetrious! Yes I want to see a true trilogy!

Abandoned as a child that’s tough the end. Such a true and powerful statement

Dj is the GOAT. I'm happy that this is being recognized

That knockout KO was a Up,Down,Left,Triangle,Circle,L2+R2,Square

@TheSkyHive

Жыл бұрын

Kids these days, back in my day we did up,up,down,down,left,right,left,right,b,a,select,start!

The fight with Rodtang helped DJ I think. His stand up was so good against Moraes

His jump to get that armband was insane

He is probably the best.

Good on Chael for giving DJ some credit; MMA media has been doing a great job of IGNORING him over in One FC, in spite of the fact that he won a doggone GP and just took his second world title in a major organization.

Time for UFC to pony up and get this man back in the UFC, and promote him.

DJ is the absolute GOAT. What a great human

Oh DJ surprised the hell out of me!!

Was waiting for this video haha

DJ is a God of MMA💯 GOAT

It only is he possibly the goat he is a legit role model I love DJ

DJ finishing combo made me jump out my seat, video game KO

Crazy I just watched a video titled " the fighter the ufc tried to erase" and it was about him!

His balance is crazy

The pauses by this guy are crazy

Everybody thought the first fight was fluke. Moraes is legit;definitely earned my respect and a new fan. Look forward to the trilogy

@stevonwhite8933

Жыл бұрын

Adriano is the 2nd greatest FLW of all time💯

saw both fights, have to agree

He reminded you. We always knew.

that was a great fight

I like the no bull fighting. Great Fight 👍

Not only was DJ on point in that fight but that whole card was awesome from top to bottom

Chael is the fucking GOAT behind the camera. I watch his videos and I want to fucking give up lol loved this assessment

Another one of Matt Humes high level fighters💪🏽

DJ is the goat. I believe he should win the third fight. Having said that, the second one was a good fight and while Moraes was in top position for a good chunk of the fight, DJ was landing clean elbows from the bottom that damaged Moraes. Definitely gonna watch the next one.

This was basically Rocky 3 come to life. Comes in the Favorite the more popular fighter. Loses against a bigger virtually unknown guy... back is against the wall ..basically a win or else fight .. trains with a former opponent for the rematch and wins.

"That's tough...The end" Undefeated

Wow god bless moreas I didn’t know that Chael my parents were great as well

I remember when Agassi said: "If your parents BUY you a car, no big deal. But if you have to WORK for that car...you truly appreciate that car." (that's when he won the FRENCH OPEN in 99!) or 98??? 🤔 LOL! anyway..... I'll go with DJ in #3! He's a professional, on every level, and wouldn't let that fixture slip out of his resume. He's humble...but he's a viscous warrior! I wouldn't mistake his calm, easy energy as "Weakness." He's a GLADIATOR!!!!

It's so funny that if any UFC employee (other than Rogan) gets asked about their top fighters of all time, they never mention DJ. Dana has tried to erase the fact that he let the best fighter in the world leave the top organisation.

@KetoCaNa

Жыл бұрын

They tried to do the same to stipe

His faints are next level...he is definitely one of the best P4P

DJ os one of the best to ever do It. Amazing athlete

I've been waiting for this video since the night of the fight...

Damn, I had no idea Volk was from NZ! Very informative as always Uncle Chael

DJ is one of the best ever.

Perfect right hand

Reminded?!! We never forgot!!!! He’s the G.O.A.T!!!

Yeah that win was fucking crazy. Dj is still a beast!

First time I saw DJ was against Rodtang and he beat him. As a Muay Thai lover I didn't like that at all. Then I found out more about DJ and he is such a great guy. No nonsense, family first, fought all odds in life and stayed humble while very successful. He is a roll model for sure..