It was just minutes after UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson earned his second title defense victory, against challenger John Moraga at UFC on Fox 8 at the KeyArena in Seattle, when questions funneled in about potential superfights against fighters in higher weight divisions. Yes, you read that correctly; despite only having two UFC title defenses to his credit, questions were raised as to whether or not the promotion could muster a worthy adversary for “Mighty Mouse” in the coming months. “Reporters keep asking me when he can get the respect he is due,” said UFC president Dana White at the UFC on Fox 8 post-fight press conference. “I think he’s earned the respect he is due. He really proved himself in that last Dodson fight. That’s what really did it for me. He was in deep water and managed to overcome. I think he’s one of the best in the world, man, and tonight he was unbelievable.
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Is it Time for Demetrious Johnson to Step Outside the Flyweight Division? – MMA Weekly