Demetrious Johnson has picked up some extra gold. ONE Championship’s flyweight king took dwelling the highest prize in his division on the 2023 IBJJF Masters Worlds on Thursday, August 31th. Johnson gained six bouts to face atop the rostrum.
Mighty Mouse Takes High Spot at IBJJF Masters Worlds
“Mighty Mouse” competed within the Grasp 2 featherweight brown belt division. The event featured almost 40 rivals in his division, however no one may topple the ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion. Johnson’s dedication to BJJ over latest years paid off with a giant event victory.
Johnson gained 5 of his bouts, together with the medal match, on factors. Nevertheless, he additionally was capable of choose up one submission through armbar through the event. On the rostrum, he was awarded his second stripe on his brown belt, transferring the residing legend one other step nearer to reaching his brown belt.
The victory on the 2023 IBJJF Masters Worlds does beg the query of whether or not Johnson may compete in ONE’s submission grappling divisions. “Mighty Mouse” has impeccable approach at something he does, however he additionally brings unbelievable athleticism, pace, and sensational wrestling to the desk. If he selected to compete, it could be a captivating matchup towards any grappling ace who takes the problem.
And there could be no scarcity of events, together with ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci. “Darth Rigatoni” has already referred to as for a match towards Johnson on a number of events. It’s clear he needs the match, and Johnson’s latest event win may add some extra anticipation to the potential showdown.
However, for now, the 37-year-old is exhibiting his grappling acumen off in his gi. Johnson’s renewed love for grappling is paying dividends as he continues to win in a completely new sport. “Mighty Mouse” continues to soar in martial arts regardless of the fashion.
