Daniel Cormier explains the “truest” part of Demetrious Johnson’s MMA legacy

Daniel Cormier touts “universal respect” for Demetrious Johnson

During a recent episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Cormier reflected on Johnson’s career and legacy.

“I think what spoke the truest to Demetrious Johnson, he left to ONE FC. Finished his career there. We did the best fighters of all time, and he was sitting right up on that stage with us breaking down fighters. Because he gets respect,” Cormier said of Johnson. “That’s one of the hardest things in the world to get, especially when you’re dealing with a bunch of alpha personalities. To be universally respected. Demetrious Johnson is universally respected, not only as a fighter. But as a husband. He’s a great guy, that truly does deserve all the credit, accolades, and all the things he’s gonna get in this next phase of his career…

“And he’s a guy, he’s small, but he don’t take no stuff…Demetrious will beat on you. So many great memories inside the Octagon and outside, and he’s building a great future for himself. So congratulations Demetirous Johnson, one of the greatest champions the UFC has ever seen.”

Johnson retires with a 25-4-1 professional MMA record. UFC CEO Dana White has said in recent days that Johnson will eventually be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.