Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno has hailed another former kingpin of the division Demetrious Johnson as one of the top 5 best MMA fighters of all-time after his retirement announcement at the weekend.
“Incredible,” Moreno said of Johnson in an interview with MMAJunkie. “I actually had the opportunity to meet with him a few weeks ago. I trained with him. He’s an incredible person and very cool, chill guy.
“He’s a legend of the sport, and he’s at a bare minimum top five greatest of all time. So yeah, all the best to him.
“He’s now doing a career as a jiu-jitsu fighter. He competed in the world masters a few weeks ago in Las Vegas. He was very close to getting gold. He’s got tons of energy left, maybe not in professional MMA, because he’s already done a lot for the sport, but we’ll continue to see him.”
Moreno was not alone in showering compliments on the former UFC and ONE FC champion as you’ll see below.
“One of the greatest to ever do it! I have learned and still learn so much from @MightyMouse! Congrats on a phenomenal career my friend! #legend.” – Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
“That officially is the end of an era in MMA! #MightMouseRetires Big Respect @MightyMouse You are the modern equivalent of Bruce Lee to a generation!” – Yves Edwards
“Legend! @MightyMouse. incredible career. Enjoy retirement brother.” – Michael Bisping
“Thanks for all @MightyMouse!! Was an honor share the cage with you, Thank you for every punch and kick, learning from the legend made me a much better man ! Enjoy your retirement! “ – Adriano Moraes
“Good for him. Incredible career he had. I never had a problem with Demetrious Johnson. Absolutely [he’s a UFC Hall of Famer]” – Dana White
