Demetrious Johnson inducted
Demetrious Johnson has been announced as an inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — a formal recognition of one of MMA’s all‑time greats (sportingnews.com). His induction underscores the UFC honoring legacy performers even as new contenders rise in the divisions (lynnwoodtimes.com).
The UFC revealed Johnson’s selection during the March 28 broadcast of UFC Fight Night from Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, where the promotion screened a career video package and Johnson appeared in attendance. (mmafighting.com) (mmafighting.com) The organization said Johnson will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing, the section reserved for fighters who rose to prominence after November 17, 2000. (cagesidepress.com) (cagesidepress.com) Johnson’s run included a UFC record 11 consecutive successful flyweight title defenses from January 2013 through October 2017, a streak the promotion and analysts repeatedly cite in announcing his induction. (mmajunkie.usatoday.com) (mmajunkie.usatoday.com) His pro MMA ledger stands at 25-4-1, and his UFC résumé lists signature wins over Henry Cejudo, Kyoji Horiguchi, John Dodson (twice) and Joseph Benavidez (twice). (cagesidepress.com) (cagesidepress.com) The UFC has scheduled the Hall of Fame induction ceremony for this summer during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, which serves as the promotion’s annual Hall of Fame event. (ufc.com) (ufc.com) Johnson’s final professional bout took place under the ONE Championship banner in October 2023, and his long UFC title reign officially ended with a loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC 227 in August 2018. (nationaltoday.com) (nationaltoday.com) The Johnson announcement follows earlier 2026 Hall of Fame additions — including Dominick Cruz and the Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk fight being named to the Fight Wing — signaling multiple class entries announced across recent UFC broadcasts. (cbssports.com) (cbssports.com)
