Demetrious Johnson Retires from MMA at ONE 168

Demetrious Johnson, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, announced his retirement during ONE 168 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The 38-year-old former UFC flyweight champion expressed gratitude to fans and supporters, stating, 'I am done competing in mixed martial arts.' Johnson is renowned for his record-setting 11 consecutive title defenses in the UFC and his subsequent success in ONE Championship, where he became the first fighter traded between promotions. He was also honored as the inaugural inductee into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame. Despite retiring from MMA, Johnson hinted at continuing to compete in jiu-jitsu events. His retirement marks the end of an era in the sport, closing a career that began in 2009 and spanned over two decades.