“BMF title alone makes it worth it” – MMA Fans talk about if buying and selling Ben Askren for Demetrious Johnson an excellent name by the UFC

Fans on Twitter debated whether or not buying and selling Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren was an excellent transfer for the UFC.

Johnson lately claimed the ONE Championship flyweight title by knocking out Adriano Moraes, proving he is nonetheless one of many biggest 125-pound fighters on this planet. Meanwhile, Askren retired in 2019 after back-to-back losses towards Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia.

With that in thoughts, MMA followers on social media mentioned whether or not the UFC was shortchanged within the deal. A gaggle of followers believes that whereas the UFC undoubtedly acquired the inferior athlete within the deal, Askren nonetheless had precious contributions to the corporate. Through his knockout loss in 2019, Askren helped Jorge Masvidal change into a respectable famous person. These followers are of the opinion that Masvidal’s rise alone makes the ‘Mighty Mouse’ commerce worthwhile for the UFC.

Some additionally identified that Johnson’s departure turned the flyweight division aggressive. Meanwhile, others merely argued that shedding one of many biggest fighters for somebody who has been retired for years was a nasty transfer.

@AndyHickeyMMA @OnPointMMA Was it even that good of a enterprise selections tho Ben askren didn’t do a factor however get knocked out and dj is displaying why that was a horrible resolution

@AndyHickeyMMA @OnPointMMA Was it even that good of a enterprise selections tho Ben askren didn’t do a factor however get knocked out???? and dj is displaying why that was a horrible resolution

Demetrious Johnson names solely UFC fighter who may break his document

Demetrious Johnson has named the one UFC champion he believes has the most effective probability of breaking his document for many title defenses.

Between 2012 and 2017, ‘Mighty Mouse’ dominated the UFC flyweight division with an iron fist, amassing 11 consecutive title wins. His document now seems untouchable, particularly after Kamaru Usman, who is taken into account one of the crucial dominant champions within the firm, misplaced to Leon Edwards earlier this month.

As far as Johnson is anxious, nonetheless, one UFC champion has the possibility to surpass his document. ‘Mighty Mouse’ believes that that fighter is girls’s flyweight titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko.

During an interview with MMA Junkie, the dwelling legend mentioned:

“I think Valentina Shevchenko will break it, just because she’s leaps and bounds ahead of her competition. I also think the pool in women’s mixed martial arts isn’t as vast. It’s not that deep. She’s just lightyears above people.”

Watch Demetrious Johnson’s interview beneath:

Shevchenko is presently on a nine-fight successful streak. However, her streak was jeopardized throughout her most up-to-date title protection towards Taila Santos, a battle many imagine she ought to’ve misplaced.