Demetrious Johnson On The Curious Case Of His Missing UFC Belts

Demetrious Johnson On The Curious Case Of His Missing UFC Belts | The MMA Hour

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Belt talk with one of the GOATs. Excerpt from the Aug. 29, 2022 episode of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani.
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@isaiah1931 Жыл бұрын

Get this man his belts. The UFC is playing with his glory.

@matthewpaul8755 Жыл бұрын

In more ways than one it seems.

@JumpingWatermelons Жыл бұрын

Typical Dana White tantrum move

@jaimedelgado7529 Жыл бұрын

The UFC would like nothing better than to erase this man. We the fans will not let it happen

@JumpingWatermelons Жыл бұрын

@@jaimedelgado7529 Yeah, can't erase him. Everybody who is significantly into MMA has seen that finish. Nobody is getting finished like that at the champion level of 125lbs in UFC. Also, the ONE KZfaq channel and their editors are far superior, putting out great fight recaps, funny stuff, etc.

@viktorcheng2061 Жыл бұрын

UFC mad for getting the crappy deal from the Askren and DJ trade

@kingofnewyork8092 Жыл бұрын

The UFC Disrespected This Man So Crazy SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️

@kingofnewyork8092 Жыл бұрын

@@aremedyfrosty That's Different Than Losing 13 Whole Belts.

@04mzwach Жыл бұрын

@@aremedyfrosty I think if he kept going he'd be a huge star now in ufc. People are more knowledgeable of the sport than they were a few years ago.

@fluffstuffpootiebean1688 Жыл бұрын

The UFC disrespects everyone. Switch to One FC. It's honestly better, and they treat the fighters well.

@kingofnewyork8092 Жыл бұрын

@@fluffstuffpootiebean1688 I Been Watching ONC Since DJ Got There.

@zsuira Жыл бұрын

@@aremedyfrosty would you be running UFC? I think not.

@deeznutz9142 Жыл бұрын

This interview makes me like DJ even more man, such a genuinely nice dude. GOAT inside and out the cage 💯

@lesblase3667 Жыл бұрын

Tell the truth. You had no idea about the bloke. He’s been like this from the jump. Since waaaay back. You just noticed?

@Nimtrix Жыл бұрын

@@lesblase3667 Some people are young or new to the support, and that's ok.

@GoGetYourShinebox Жыл бұрын

You can never know someone from just interviews. But he does seem pretty genuine

@DefaultName-vk7ok Жыл бұрын

Somebody needs to get those belts for DJ... that's a lifetime of work

@MikeySkywalker Жыл бұрын

I tried to get the hashtag going but no one helped me.

@MikeySkywalker Жыл бұрын

@@timetobenotdo He literally said he doesn't know where they are exactly because after the photo shoot UFC put them in a warehouse or something.

@hoolimusic2586 Жыл бұрын

Dj didn’t appreciate Ariel saying the belt is 10% of his weight 🤣

@MainerMMA Жыл бұрын

Well yeah, he’s probably heard how small he is his whole life. Not to mention what grown man wants to hear 15lbs is not much heavier than them 😂

@mpforeverunlimited Жыл бұрын

Yeah he's brock lesnars size 🤣

@jonjonah4288 Жыл бұрын

@@mpforeverunlimited Nah but there's definitely plenty of 125 & 135 lb men who could easily beat the brakes off you.

@lukejax1407 Жыл бұрын

@@jonjonah4288 why did his comment bother you so much my dude? No one denies a professional fighter beats an amateur 10/10 times. Your insecurities are speaking.

@randomgooglename Жыл бұрын

And Ariels nose takes up 75% of his head

@dannyc7227 Жыл бұрын

“I got the special ones”. You know you’re a bad ass fighter when you drop a line like that.

@mcoates326 Жыл бұрын

"I feel like you instigate fights a little bit.".... "fights between the belts?"

@SuperSohSo Жыл бұрын

Bro that's like 13 belts he's missing the UFC will never give those back lmao that's messed up

@macbook802 Жыл бұрын

UFC is currently handing them out. Leon just got a recycled DJ belt

@SuperSohSo Жыл бұрын

@@macbook802 huh ? The current belt is not what DJ had . Not the rubi one bro

@fenixa2z936 Жыл бұрын

@@macbook802 🤡🥴

@RationalPolice Жыл бұрын

He should have 12 of the ufc belts. 11 for each title defense and 1 when he won it.

@BigDog90 Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy someone needs to get him his belts.. idk if he has children but those belong in his family.. that’s HIS legacy..

@benjaminrichard7741 Жыл бұрын

Get the man his belts back! 🥺

@dyslectikmmafan2408 Жыл бұрын

I bet Dana has those belts at his house. The Ultimate Greedy Champion admiring his own work

@benjaminrichard7741 Жыл бұрын

@@dyslectikmmafan2408 LOL I bet you’re right 🙃

@loyd5763 Жыл бұрын

The most unappreciated champion of all time!! Mighty Mouse is the epitome of everything positive. He’s respectful, classy in victory & defeat, and very affable; a true role model, in and out of the cage!!🐭☝️👊🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@langtryvlogme Жыл бұрын

Suffering from success, literally 😂 Belts are so heavy and so many he can't carry them for too long

@alcottdevalte7440 Жыл бұрын

The UFC is greedy, so giving him his 12 belts would be too expensive for them...

@stevenr5149 Жыл бұрын

DJ the GOAT that transcended an organization. Congratulations and best wishes!

@TextieruL Жыл бұрын

Acording to Ariel, DJ is 250 pounds. Belt is 25 pounds, 10 % of DJ's weight.

@petboy5839 Жыл бұрын

The belts are probably in storage somewhere. Get the man his belts.

@mmarioescareno Жыл бұрын

Sounds like when the UFC stole GSP’s belt after he fought Johnny Hendricks and semi retired. The UFC took the belt back because he didn’t want to do an immediate title defense against Hendricks

@rhysjones1108 Жыл бұрын

While he was in the shower no less lol

@bobloerakker7010 Жыл бұрын

Also hendriks was on steroids

@dyslectikmmafan2408 Жыл бұрын

Dana White being so ego driven and emotional has been a problem for as long as I can remember. GSP vs Khabib at 155 was a dream fight for the fans who has followed both guys. GSP hurt Dana's feelings so, NO!

@dyslectikmmafan2408 Жыл бұрын

@@bobloerakker7010 Juiced to the gills!

@dyslectikmmafan2408 Жыл бұрын

Dana: "GSP got so hurt in this fight they had to take him straight to the hospital!" GSP: "What are you talking about!? Im right here!"

@draco2xx Жыл бұрын

"you're not that much bigger than the belt" bruh 🤣

@justinhalethesenuts7769 Жыл бұрын

Come on UFC ! get the man his belts

@NathanielLehmann Жыл бұрын

Wtf the goat doesn’t have his belts

@402Racing Жыл бұрын

at one point they stopped giving him belts afaik, they probably delayed it, played dumb until he left...he isnt getting the ones missing imo.

@ericx7476 Жыл бұрын

We need to make a petition so he can get his belts back!

@moontoon28 Жыл бұрын

That belt is closer to 20% of his body weight lmao

@ryanhalvorsen6497 Жыл бұрын

Boss move would be for Dana to replace all that he doesn’t have. It would be nothing but super great pr. It would show how much ufc cares about ufc fighters even after they arnt with ufc. Retired or had to move on.

@gordonfoo2416 Жыл бұрын

Return DJ belt, that's hardwork right there bro

@mcking5994 Жыл бұрын

I just love Dimitrious J. So much. He really is that great. At age 36, he moves faster than ever and everytime he fights he breaks some record. That's your MMA G.O.A.T ladies and gents.

@dootpooter4740 Жыл бұрын

Suplex to arm bar is the most epic finish in MMA history.

@pjay450 Жыл бұрын

"Do I call Dana right now?" Ariel pretending like Dana answers his calls.

@danielradd111 Жыл бұрын

Dana wouldn't piss on Ariel if he was on fire 🔥 😆

@brandonkelley2199 Жыл бұрын

If you didn't know, Ariel was joking when he said that because him and Dana are not on good terms.

@Neil-qg9cw Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was the joke 👏

@prophetherbandderp2733 Жыл бұрын

All Ariel needs to do is to mention that he's glad that DJ is missing a belt, and Dana will send him replicas of all of them.

@MrGoodCompany Жыл бұрын

He earned those belts. Somebody at the UFC needs to send those back to him.

@BuddyHashpants Жыл бұрын

I like how he offers to call Dana like if Dana's going to answer his call😭

@bellsboi Жыл бұрын

Ufc did this man dirty. The last part though..."Nah its all good I don't need to talk to Dana "

@STKPYL Жыл бұрын

UFC did this man dirty by taking his belts.

@ErnestoGotti Жыл бұрын

Notice how he ended the clip with “ I dont need to talk to Dana” 😂

@dootpooter4740 Жыл бұрын

It's poetic really. Dana has to talk to DJ now... how the tables have turned. Releasing DJ and nearly closing the division was the 2nd dumbest move Dana Pink has ever made, 1st being not rotating commissions for Nick Diaz's weed charge like he's done for Jon Jones and Conor McNuggets. Dana gets what he deserves.

@drbray Жыл бұрын

Hope he gets his belts

@KUPHSER Жыл бұрын

what a good guy he just laughs at how ridiculous it is. no stress, either he knows they'll eventually return, or he simply does not care lol

@mcm4981 Жыл бұрын

I imagine they're in some giant ufc warehouse... in a box somewhere... like raiders of the lost arc. Get those belts back MM... I get the vibe he doesnt really care. I like that.

@JuanGarcia-lo7gu Жыл бұрын

He was always just too good

@dootpooter4740 Жыл бұрын

He literally cleared his division to the point where the UFC released him and was about to shut his division down. So good.

@degensanonymous Жыл бұрын

He seems pretty chill about it tbh. Lol

@Ty-oe4dr Жыл бұрын

his record speaks for itself

@mmamedia2834 Жыл бұрын

The thumbnail make his head look massive 😂

@Soulseeologia Жыл бұрын

Ariel disrespecting the goat because he’s a little guy 🤦🏽‍♀️

@catchthisfade5901 Жыл бұрын

Get this man as f****** belts now

@AntonioAE86 Жыл бұрын

This is best fighter alive, Anderson Silva got too cocky, this man is flawless

@rukahard Жыл бұрын

GET THIS MAN HIS DAMN BELTS BACK

@Mercilesman Жыл бұрын

Give the man his damn belts

@geraldobok2526 Жыл бұрын

Dude get him his belts!

@DavidAlaverdian Жыл бұрын

Best to ever do it

@davewilson2788 Жыл бұрын

Find the mans belts those are his is earned. DJ IS HANDS DOWN THE GOAT

@getmerkeddotnet Жыл бұрын

LOL at Ariel not getting the whole belts being too heavy for the flight

@dootpooter4740 Жыл бұрын

wait, you're trying to say that 300lbs is too heavy to go on an airplane?

@assassin7250 Жыл бұрын

Mighty mouse is my inspiration man.. hes so great at being a mix martial artist overall.

@daviddarmondi3364 Жыл бұрын

the GOAT needs more respect from you Ariel. wtf - im serious

@dootpooter4740 Жыл бұрын

the nose knows no chill

@binky777 Жыл бұрын

Ufc needs to give him his belts back.

@skoshow8418 Жыл бұрын

DJ is the absolute goat

@dkmma3312 Жыл бұрын

DJ is 💯 the goat

@marisatomei33 Жыл бұрын

Goat

@chakmarosh4356 Жыл бұрын

He is real goat

@Abhishek.ramnarine Жыл бұрын

Ufc did this man so dirty

@bullishvibe Жыл бұрын

Yo someone get this man his belts asap

@tkflex2332 Жыл бұрын

He doesnt even care. Thats why when ppl talk about the Goat, they better put DJ in Top 3! 🙏🙏🙏

@Darksagan Жыл бұрын

Hell naw man I wouldnt let that slide.

@ToffeeMush Жыл бұрын

You're fighting at 135lb and the belt is 25lbs. That's like 10% of your body weight. Ariel nose math.🤥

@dondodondo Жыл бұрын

ariel you were the only one curious about the missing belts😂

@john-lvoth9765 Жыл бұрын

That's f'n illegal.

@dyslectikmmafan2408 Жыл бұрын

I bet Dana has those belts at his house. The Ultimate Greedy Champion admiring his own work🥇

@Fraustyy Жыл бұрын

DJ is the most disrespected fighter by the UFC. The fans love him, other promotions love him, and he just gets shafted by the UFC. He’s going down as one of the GOATS of the game.

@lesss4067 Жыл бұрын

Ufc really traded DJ for ben askren only to get finished by masvidal on his second fight 💀

@TheRubberMatch Жыл бұрын

They basically traded DJ for Masvidal

@oceanpacific3841 Жыл бұрын

@@TheRubberMatch yupp for masvidal to get over as a fan favorite/draw

@Neil-qg9cw Жыл бұрын

@@oceanpacific3841 Just shows you the UFC is all about $$$ over having the actual best MMA fighters in the world.

@402Racing Жыл бұрын

He said gold belt a couple of times, do they really want us to believe the belt are actually made out of gold?

@kelakogreenaddict1888 Жыл бұрын

the colour is gold- it would weigh way more than 25lbs if it was made out of gold

@402Racing Жыл бұрын

@@kelakogreenaddict1888 i think he actually said that too, but i still doubt they are made of actual gold, even if its just 10k gold.

@kelakogreenaddict1888 Жыл бұрын

@@402Racing one must be making bank if they were- don’t they give belts to Muay Thai champs as well?

@danielradd111 Жыл бұрын

This dude got belts for everyday of the week 😆

@dannyc7227 Жыл бұрын

What is he at total? Close to 14?

@danielradd111 Жыл бұрын

@@dannyc7227 not too sure man but it's alot

@jg5004 Жыл бұрын

Imagine having so many belts that you don’t care what happens to them.

@destedone5634 Жыл бұрын

When dj get that tattoo

@derrickfinney8081 Жыл бұрын

He needs to talk to Dana and get his belts back.

@kingmambo8320 Жыл бұрын

🐐💪

@bobdebuilda3877 Жыл бұрын

Sold em for that sweet 250k

@johnb.shakoor2352 Жыл бұрын

Dude I hate when when I misplace my 10+ championship belts. Worst feeling ever.

@baileealligood7862 Жыл бұрын

Not 10% Ariel, it is 20% his weight.

@Atlas302 Жыл бұрын

Dana send this man his belts!

@CapitalP177 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy that he doesn't have all his belts

@j2cold116 Жыл бұрын

Right

@ivanvargas2425 Жыл бұрын

Damn they screwed him but “ I’m not surprise”

@wexwuthor1776 Жыл бұрын

Dana probably recycling those belts. They aren't cheap. Make a few changes, and boom. 1 for Davison. 1 for Volk. 1 for Charles.

@JumpingWatermelons Жыл бұрын

He's very vague about what happened. After that happened, did he ever follow up and ask about the belts? It sounds like he doesn't care about the belts much

@dgad87 Жыл бұрын

Ariel low key disrespecting DJ lol. Next PPV DJ vs the BELTS!

@Fjalll Жыл бұрын

25 pounds = 11,34 kg

@Mediocre_JT Жыл бұрын

*All New Episode* This week on Pawn Stars...

@kunalraisinghani8872 Жыл бұрын

Hasnt Dana blocked Ariel?

@MDP673NJ1 Жыл бұрын

Can someone contact the UFC and give the man his belts! It's embarrassing

@user-hl7pc7ud2w Жыл бұрын

He sold it

@gchammertime1557 Жыл бұрын

10 percent of DJ's body weight, come on ariel he isn't 250 lbs

@ryancairns2317 Жыл бұрын

20% of his bodyweight

@thebearkhabibwrestled3442 Жыл бұрын

The new ruby system is honestly better. Now Usman got his belt with all the rubies rather than 6 belts

@tjpaiva3296 Жыл бұрын

They give them physical belts for title defenses?

@deathstroke2305 Жыл бұрын

Before, they got a new belt for each title defense yes. Now they get a ruby in the one belt

@Neil-qg9cw Жыл бұрын

True to an extent, but the new belts in general look lame af compared to the old ones. Also, there is still something more epic about tonnes of belts over some ruby's you can barely see. His 16 belt pic is iconic. No Champ has a pic like that with the new belt that so perfectly encapsulates a historic title run.

@tjpaiva3296 Жыл бұрын

Why do they need physical belts for title defenses

@rikudouray Жыл бұрын

DeNa where you at lmao. Look at DJ now. I mean you don't even care XD

@mra4955 Жыл бұрын

Ariel's nose 10precent his body weight

@goodsolonius7305 Жыл бұрын

He should have what 12 gold belts

@kshitijghildiyal1537 Жыл бұрын

20% Ariel… 20% .. not 10… 😂

@cainslawyer8058 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Ariel's weekly segment of: UFC iz evil

@silentvalue Жыл бұрын

One fc is paying this guy his worth.

@Doofenshmirtz1088 Жыл бұрын

Tbh they most likely got lost in transit. You know those customs agents are thieves right?

@timmyshore3755 Жыл бұрын

daddy dana has made few mistakes on his ufc road but letting DJ get away and getting benny askren was a whopper of a mistake for daddy dana. yikes ! 🤠