Demetrious Johnson Inducted into 2026 UFC Hall of Fame
The UFC confirmed during the UFC Fight Night 271 broadcast that former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will be enshrined this summer. The induction will take place during International Fight Week in the modern wing.
Details of the induction
The announcement came on a Saturday broadcast. UFC officials said Johnson will join the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Demetrious Johnson Inducted into 2026 UFC Hall of Fame was revealed alongside another induction. The fight between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk from UFC 248 will enter the fight wing.
Career highlights
Johnson holds an overall MMA record of 25-4-1. His UFC mark stands at 15-2-1.
He set a UFC record with 11 consecutive title defenses. That streak ran from January 2013 to October 2017.
Notable victories
- Henry Cejudo
- Kyoji Horiguchi
- John Dodson (twice)
- Joseph Benavidez (twice)
End of his UFC run and later career
Johnson last fought in the UFC in August 2018. He lost a split decision to Henry Cejudo at UFC 227, ending his title reign.
In October 2018, the UFC agreed to a notable transaction that sent Johnson to ONE Championship. That deal involved Ben Askren moving the other way.
His final MMA bout occurred in October 2023 under the ONE Championship banner. He is 39 years old and has not competed since then.
Legacy and current activities
The UFC praised Johnson as the greatest flyweight in the sport. UFC leadership called his run one of the most remarkable in professional sports.
Since stepping away from active competition, Johnson has stayed involved in MMA. He produces YouTube content and collaborates with other fighters.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Overall record | 25-4-1 |
| UFC record | 15-2-1 |
| Title defenses | 11 consecutive (Jan 2013–Oct 2017) |
| Age | 39 |
| Induction | Modern wing, International Fight Week 2026 |
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