It was in September 2012 that Demetrious Johnson defeated Joseph Benavidez and became the UFC’s first flyweight champion.
He then managed to defend his title eleven (!) straight times – which is a record within the organization.
“Mighty Mouse” switched the UFC to One Championship in 2018 and now hangs up his gloves as the reigning flyweight champion.
Watch Demetrious Johnson’s emotional speech in the player above.