Demetrious Johnson explains why he views UFC as ‘hypocrites’

Flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson makes the claims that the UFC is not a real sport.

By Danny Segura · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Demetrious Johnson accused the UFC of hypocrisy regarding its claims of having the best fighters.
Johnson stated that the promotion does not operate as a real sport.
The comments follow widespread criticism of the organization's promotional narratives and fighter treatment.

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Former champion Demetrious Johnson has labeled the UFC as hypocritical, disputing the organization's long-standing claim of housing the world's best mixed martial arts talent. Johnson stated that he believes the promotion's claims are misleading and argued that the UFC does not operate as a real sport.

His remarks surfaced amid broader scrutiny of the UFC's roster management and fighter treatment, as other athletes have recently voiced criticism regarding contracts, releases, and stylistic expectations within the organization.

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Demetrious Johnson explains why he views UFC as ‘hypocrites’

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