Demetrious Johnson believes Dagestani fighters sometimes train too hard for their own good. Johnson has spent a long time training with Khabib Nurmagomedov's camp in Dagestan. Khabib's cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov (19-1),

Demetrious Johnson sees just one weakness in fighters from Dagestan.

Demetrious Johnson can’t wrap his head around the UFC’s decision-making when it comes to the featherweight title. At UFC on Feb. 1, 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski defends his title against Diego Lopes, the man he defeated in his most recent ...

Demetrious Johnson criticizes Diego Lopes receiving a title shot over undefeated contenders, saying the UFC prioritizes popularity over fair sporting merit. The UFC is on a break, but it’s a matter of time before back-to-back action-packed events take place.

Demetrious Johnson recently criticized the UFC‘s decision to award Diego Lopes another featherweight title shot over Lerone Murphy. Johnson expressed frustration with the promotion and believes their decision-making lacks merit and favors popularity.