“I know why the UFC runs the business the way they do. I know why Conor McGregor makes a base pay of $3 million. But I think I justify my pay with my skill set, and I've always been willing to promote my brand.”

American former mixed martial artist

Demetrious Johnson is an American former mixed martial artist. He competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and later in ONE Championship, and is known for his long run at the top of both promotions. In the UFC, he became the inaugural flyweight champion and defended the title 11 times in a row. He also holds the UFC flyweight record for 13 consecutive wins. In ONE Championship, he was flyweight champion and won the 2019 ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix.