Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson is, in the eyes of many, one of the greatest fighters the sport has ever seen. As UFC flyweight champion he set the record for most consecutive title defenses, dominating the division with a level of all-around skill that few fighters in any weight class have ever matched.

What sets Johnson apart is completeness. His speed, scrambling, seamless transitions between striking and grappling, and elite fight IQ made him almost impossible to gameplan for - his suplex-into-armbar finish of Ray Borg is one of the most replayed sequences in MMA history. After his UFC run, he moved to ONE Championship and added a grand prix and title there too. His record sits around 25-4-1.

For newcomers, Johnson is the technical gold standard - the fighter to study if you want to understand how complete a mixed martial artist can be. Quiet and humble outside the cage, he let his flawless skill set do the talking.