Former UFC champion surprises by revealing his lifestyle after retirement.

Demetrious Johnson in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/X/MightyMouse

Anyone who thinks that is mistaken Demetrious Johnson He is obsessed with his legacy in combat sports. The American, who last Saturday (28) received the news that will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, recently opened up about her daily routine and stated that she doesn't keep her awards at home.

In an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show', 'Mighty Mouse' said that he doesn't have any kind of memorabilia from his career at home. Unlike many athletes, the American lives a life that is, in a way, normal, to the point that his own daughter doesn't fully grasp the magnitude of the multi-champion's achievements.

"If you come into my house, you won't find any UFC titles. There aren't any pictures of me in the UFC. You can come into my house and you won't see anything related to mixed martial arts, no pictures of me fighting, nothing, absolutely nothing."

So, my daughter doesn't know why I'm popular. She asks, 'Daddy, why are you so popular?' When we get there (to UFC SeattleI pointed to the video while holding her in my lap. She said, 'Ah, that's why you're popular,'" he said. Demetrious Johnson in an interview.

"If you go in my house, there are no UFC titles. There are no UFC pictures of me. You can walk in my house, and you will not see one lick of mixed martial arts—not one picture of me fighting—nada, nothing.

So my daughter doesn't know why I'm popular. She goes, 'Daddy, why are… pic.twitter.com/jXpe6DAUFI

- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 31, 2026

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Demetrious Johnson's achievements in MMA

Demetrious Johnson He holds the record for consecutive UFC title defenses (Photo: Twitter/UFC Brazil)

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According to the UFC, Demetrious Johnson He was the first flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) in the organization's history. Furthermore, he achieved a record of 12 consecutive title defenses. Holding the record for the most Fight of the Night bonuses (9) in the division, 'Mighty Mouse' is also the athlete with the most consecutive wins (13).

Outside of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Demetrious also made history in ONE Championship, winning the organization's flyweight title, as well as the Grand Prix in 2019.