Surprise! Demetrious Johnson to be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame
“Mighty Mouse” is finally getting his flowers. During the UFC Seattle broadcast last night (Sat. , March 28, 2026), it was officially announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this July during International Fight Week.
“Demetrious Johnson is the greatest flyweight of all-time,” […]
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 28: Demetrious Johnson reacts after the announcement of his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame during the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena on March 28, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) “Mighty Mouse” is finally getting his flowers. During the UFC Seattle broadcast last night (Sat.
, March 28, 2026), it was officially announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this July during International Fight Week. “Demetrious Johnson is the greatest flyweight of all-time,” UFC CEO Dana White said in a press release. “Demetrious was a great champion who had one of the most incredible careers in MMA, and his streak of 11 consecutive title defenses is one of the most remarkable records we’ve ever seen in professional sports.
It will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. ” Check out the tribute package below: Johnson’s Hall of Fame resume speaks for itself. He made his UFC debut with a win over Kid Yamamoto , then followed it up with a victory over former WEC champion Miguel Torres before falling short against Dominick Cruz in a bid for the UFC Bantamweight title — a loss that would stand as his only defeat in a seven-year stretch inside the promotion.