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
    @isaiah1931 ปีที่แล้ว +214

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

    • @matthewpaul8755
      @matthewpaul8755 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      In more ways than one it seems.

    • @JumpingWatermelons
      @JumpingWatermelons ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Typical Dana White tantrum move

    • @jaimedelgado7529
      @jaimedelgado7529 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @JumpingWatermelons
      @JumpingWatermelons ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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 TH-cam channel and their editors are far superior, putting out great fight recaps, funny stuff, etc.

    • @viktorcheng2061
      @viktorcheng2061 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @kingofnewyork8092
    @kingofnewyork8092 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    The UFC Disrespected This Man So Crazy SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @kingofnewyork8092
      @kingofnewyork8092 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @FindMe04
      @FindMe04 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @fluffstuffpootiebean1688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @kingofnewyork8092
      @kingofnewyork8092 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @zsuira
      @zsuira ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DefaultName-vk7ok
    @DefaultName-vk7ok ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @MikeySkywalker
      @MikeySkywalker ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MikeySkywalker
      @MikeySkywalker ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @deeznutz9142
    @deeznutz9142 ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

    • @lesblase3667
      @lesblase3667 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @Nimtrix ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @GoGetYourShinebox
      @GoGetYourShinebox ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hoolimusic2586
    @hoolimusic2586 ปีที่แล้ว +118

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

    • @MainerMMA
      @MainerMMA ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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
      @mpforeverunlimited ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah he's brock lesnars size 🤣

    • @jonjonah4288
      @jonjonah4288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @lukejax1407
      @lukejax1407 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @randomgooglename ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And Ariels nose takes up 75% of his head

  • @dannyc7227
    @dannyc7227 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @SuperSohSo
    @SuperSohSo ปีที่แล้ว +73

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

    • @macbook802
      @macbook802 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @SuperSohSo
      @SuperSohSo ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @fenixa2z936
      @fenixa2z936 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@macbook802 🤡🥴

  • @mcoates326
    @mcoates326 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @RationalPolice
    @RationalPolice ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @BigDog90
    @BigDog90 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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..

  • @loyd5763
    @loyd5763 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!!🐭☝️👊🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @stevenr5149
    @stevenr5149 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @benjaminrichard7741
    @benjaminrichard7741 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Get the man his belts back! 🥺

    • @dyslectikmmafan2408
      @dyslectikmmafan2408 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @benjaminrichard7741
      @benjaminrichard7741 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dyslectikmmafan2408 LOL I bet you’re right 🙃

  • @langtryvlogme
    @langtryvlogme ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @mmarioescareno
    @mmarioescareno ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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
      @rhysjones1108 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      While he was in the shower no less lol

    • @bobloerakker7010
      @bobloerakker7010 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also hendriks was on steroids

    • @dyslectikmmafan2408
      @dyslectikmmafan2408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @dyslectikmmafan2408 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobloerakker7010 Juiced to the gills!

    • @dyslectikmmafan2408
      @dyslectikmmafan2408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!"

  • @TextieruL
    @TextieruL ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @petboy5839
    @petboy5839 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @justinhalethesenuts7769
    @justinhalethesenuts7769 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Come on UFC ! get the man his belts

  • @NathanielLehmann
    @NathanielLehmann ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wtf the goat doesn’t have his belts

    • @402Racing
      @402Racing ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @ericx7476 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ryanhalvorsen6497
    @ryanhalvorsen6497 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @draco2xx
    @draco2xx ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gordonfoo2416
    @gordonfoo2416 ปีที่แล้ว

    Return DJ belt, that's hardwork right there bro

  • @mcking5994
    @mcking5994 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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
      @dootpooter4740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @moontoon28
    @moontoon28 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @JuanGarcia-lo7gu
    @JuanGarcia-lo7gu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was always just too good

    • @dootpooter4740
      @dootpooter4740 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @drbray
    @drbray ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope he gets his belts

  • @MrGoodCompany
    @MrGoodCompany ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bellsboi
    @bellsboi ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ErnestoGotti
    @ErnestoGotti ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @dootpooter4740
      @dootpooter4740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @DavidAlaverdian
    @DavidAlaverdian ปีที่แล้ว

    Best to ever do it

  • @pjay450
    @pjay450 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @danielradd111
      @danielradd111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @brandonkelley2199
      @brandonkelley2199 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Neil-qg9cw
      @Neil-qg9cw ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that was the joke 👏

    • @prophetherbandderp2733
      @prophetherbandderp2733 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @davewilson2788
    @davewilson2788 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mcm4981
    @mcm4981 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @KUPHSER
    @KUPHSER ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @AntonioAE86
    @AntonioAE86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @assassin7250
    @assassin7250 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @skoshow8418
    @skoshow8418 ปีที่แล้ว

    DJ is the absolute goat

  • @chakmarosh4356
    @chakmarosh4356 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is real goat

  • @degensanonymous
    @degensanonymous ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He seems pretty chill about it tbh. Lol

    • @Ty-oe4dr
      @Ty-oe4dr ปีที่แล้ว

      his record speaks for itself

  • @daviddarmondi3364
    @daviddarmondi3364 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @BuddyHashpants
    @BuddyHashpants ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marisatomei33
    @marisatomei33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goat

  • @STKPYL
    @STKPYL ปีที่แล้ว

    UFC did this man dirty by taking his belts.

  • @Soulseeologia
    @Soulseeologia ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @mmamedia2834
    @mmamedia2834 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thumbnail make his head look massive 😂

  • @geraldobok2526
    @geraldobok2526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude get him his belts!

  • @catchthisfade5901
    @catchthisfade5901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @getmerkeddotnet
    @getmerkeddotnet ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dootpooter4740
      @dootpooter4740 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dkmma3312
    @dkmma3312 ปีที่แล้ว

    DJ is 💯 the goat

  • @binky777
    @binky777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ufc needs to give him his belts back.

  • @Mercilesman
    @Mercilesman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Give the man his damn belts

  • @ToffeeMush
    @ToffeeMush ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tkflex2332
    @tkflex2332 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rukahard
    @rukahard ปีที่แล้ว

    GET THIS MAN HIS DAMN BELTS BACK

  • @bullishvibe
    @bullishvibe ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo someone get this man his belts asap

  • @Abhishek.ramnarine
    @Abhishek.ramnarine ปีที่แล้ว

    Ufc did this man so dirty

  • @402Racing
    @402Racing ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @kelakogreenaddict1888
      @kelakogreenaddict1888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @402Racing
      @402Racing ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @kelakogreenaddict1888 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Fraustyy
    @Fraustyy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Darksagan
    @Darksagan ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell naw man I wouldnt let that slide.

  • @destedone5634
    @destedone5634 ปีที่แล้ว

    When dj get that tattoo

  • @JumpingWatermelons
    @JumpingWatermelons ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @kingmambo8320
    @kingmambo8320 ปีที่แล้ว

    🐐💪

  • @dondodondo
    @dondodondo ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @john-lvoth9765
    @john-lvoth9765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's f'n illegal.

  • @derrickfinney8081
    @derrickfinney8081 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @johnb.shakoor2352
    @johnb.shakoor2352 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Mediocre_JT
    @Mediocre_JT ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lesss4067
    @lesss4067 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @TheRubberMatch
      @TheRubberMatch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They basically traded DJ for Masvidal

    • @oceanpacific3841
      @oceanpacific3841 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Neil-qg9cw
      @Neil-qg9cw ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dyslectikmmafan2408
    @dyslectikmmafan2408 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Atlas302
    @Atlas302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dana send this man his belts!

  • @wexwuthor1776
    @wexwuthor1776 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @baileealligood7862
    @baileealligood7862 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jg5004
    @jg5004 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ivanvargas2425
    @ivanvargas2425 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @CapitalP177
    @CapitalP177 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kunalraisinghani8872
    @kunalraisinghani8872 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hasnt Dana blocked Ariel?

  • @danielradd111
    @danielradd111 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude got belts for everyday of the week 😆

    • @dannyc7227
      @dannyc7227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is he at total? Close to 14?

    • @danielradd111
      @danielradd111 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MDP673NJ1
    @MDP673NJ1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryancairns2317
    @ryancairns2317 ปีที่แล้ว

    20% of his bodyweight

  • @user-hl7pc7ud2w
    @user-hl7pc7ud2w ปีที่แล้ว

    He sold it

  • @Fjalll
    @Fjalll ปีที่แล้ว +1

    25 pounds = 11,34 kg

  • @bobdebuilda3877
    @bobdebuilda3877 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sold em for that sweet 250k

  • @gchammertime1557
    @gchammertime1557 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @dgad87
    @dgad87 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Doofenshmirtz1088
    @Doofenshmirtz1088 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thebearkhabibwrestled3442
    @thebearkhabibwrestled3442 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @tjpaiva3296
      @tjpaiva3296 ปีที่แล้ว

      They give them physical belts for title defenses?

    • @deathstroke2305
      @deathstroke2305 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Neil-qg9cw
      @Neil-qg9cw ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @tjpaiva3296 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do they need physical belts for title defenses

  • @timmyshore3755
    @timmyshore3755 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ! 🤠

  • @silentvalue
    @silentvalue ปีที่แล้ว

    One fc is paying this guy his worth.

  • @AcesWildMMA
    @AcesWildMMA ปีที่แล้ว

    So messed up by the UFC

  • @rikudouray
    @rikudouray ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @goodsolonius7305
    @goodsolonius7305 ปีที่แล้ว

    He should have what 12 gold belts

  • @mra4955
    @mra4955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ariel's nose 10precent his body weight

  • @bryancorts5389
    @bryancorts5389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fight Connor McGregor. How the hell this fight never happen yet?

  • @binky777
    @binky777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ufc is too damn unproffesional sometimes.

  • @The_Only_Juan
    @The_Only_Juan ปีที่แล้ว

    MMA math at its finest. 25lb out of 135lb is 10%...

  • @kshitijghildiyal1537
    @kshitijghildiyal1537 ปีที่แล้ว

    20% Ariel… 20% .. not 10… 😂

  • @autumnshanks
    @autumnshanks ปีที่แล้ว

    the ufc was too easy for mighty mouse

  • @Kayluv101
    @Kayluv101 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha he’s so cute and small