Demetrious Johnson on Letting Go of Trying to Be Perfect

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  • Опубликовано: 26 окт 2022
  • Taken from JRE MMA Show #131 w/Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson:
    open.spotify.com/episode/5qN8...

Комментарии • 623

  • @clanholmes
    @clanholmes Год назад +706

    Probably one of the classiest smartest fighters in the UFC. Great advice.

    • @listenup7284
      @listenup7284 Год назад +1

      Against Dominic Cruz he looked like an idiot. I'm not really sure weight had too much to do with it.

    • @danawhitesneckfat1706
      @danawhitesneckfat1706 Год назад +19

      @@listenup7284 he wasn't training full time. He was working construction and training two times a week at the time. His head coach convinced him to stop working and focus on mma.

    • @listenup7284
      @listenup7284 Год назад

      @@danawhitesneckfat1706 Right I'm sure that was the reason. Always an excuse like TJ dillashaw.

    • @danawhitesneckfat1706
      @danawhitesneckfat1706 Год назад +22

      @@listenup7284 there's pictures of him at construction sights lol. He also said this during his first JRE visit. But hey, let's listen to you lmao

    • @listenup7284
      @listenup7284 Год назад +1

      @@danawhitesneckfat1706 he also lost to Henry cehudo and some dude at one championship but yeah lets pretend he has anything in other champions.

  • @WaKeUpTIs
    @WaKeUpTIs Год назад +1801

    Mighty Mouse… a hall of famer the UFC has tried to erase. 🐐

    • @liamnissanS2K
      @liamnissanS2K Год назад +22

      Just like CM Punk

    • @liamjones9115
      @liamjones9115 Год назад +74

      @Ketchupdodge no competition or was he just so much better than the rest?

    • @PierreWah
      @PierreWah Год назад +3

      Have never understood that. How have they tried doing that? He did beat everyone but did not get the numbers. So they traded him for Chandler or was it Ben🤔. Win win no?

    • @tiii4017
      @tiii4017 Год назад +1

      @Ketchupdodge thats not even a argument, ufc aims to get good fighters..

    • @joshreid1006
      @joshreid1006 Год назад +23

      @Ketchupdodge He beat Henry Cejudo who has went up to bantamweight and beat some of the best guys that ever fought there. I don’t think you can discredit him saying he hasn’t fought good competition

  • @falloutstalkeroblivion
    @falloutstalkeroblivion Год назад +587

    he never stops being entertaining

    • @colin6603
      @colin6603 Год назад

      He main evented the least selling PPV in UFC history so I don’t know about that.

    • @gobackpls3029
      @gobackpls3029 9 месяцев назад +12

      @@colin6603measuring entertainment by ppv is pretty embarrassing lol

  • @xadbre
    @xadbre Год назад +922

    I don't think I've seen Joe be THAT engaged in a conversation in a while. Such a good episode!

    • @watkinsjames82
      @watkinsjames82 Год назад +43

      Oh he loves Mighty Mouse lol. Joe Argus he's the Greatest of all time P4P

    • @D-A-A-
      @D-A-A- Год назад +2

      @@watkinsjames82 always mind blows me how someone can say mighty mouse is pound for pound, don't get me wrong height means nothing if the smaller dude has the experience but let's say Jon Jones Vs mighty mouse, he doesn't even stand a chance , weight and height come into play when skill level is matched

    • @deadingu
      @deadingu Год назад +85

      @@D-A-A- I think you've misunderstood the principle of p4p

    • @D-A-A-
      @D-A-A- Год назад +2

      @@deadingu I thought pound for pound meant like anyone from any weight category, what does it mean ?

    • @deadingu
      @deadingu Год назад +22

      @@D-A-A- It's meant to just be based on pure skill & dominance, it was introduced in boxing to bring some shine to lighter weight classes

  • @jamesharden6780
    @jamesharden6780 Год назад +514

    Sad to see the UFC pretty much remove this guy from the records they never talk about him. Definitely in contention for the G.O.A.T title

    • @joby2174
      @joby2174 Год назад +7

      Why did the UFC do that to him? Do you know?

    • @yeeticusvii6729
      @yeeticusvii6729 Год назад +79

      @@joby2174 Essentially DJ was too fucking good so the UFC said they couldn't promote him because he was so dominant it made fights uninteresting. Also that was on top of him being a nice dude who doesn't talk trash, which rarely makes you rich.

    • @liamnissanS2K
      @liamnissanS2K Год назад +20

      @@joby2174 Literally because he Is a tiny man.
      Competition wasn't really all that also.

    • @brando3098
      @brando3098 Год назад +4

      Who cares? There are first responders and people who save lives out there....Nobody ever acknowledges them or talk about them. They are the real Goats

    • @seti3bb
      @seti3bb Год назад +13

      @@liamnissanS2K that “tiny man” could knock you down, jump on your back, and choke you tf out

  • @trautsj
    @trautsj Год назад +129

    I think letting go of ALL of that pressure is a good thing. Often times overthinking/overstressing is a very costly burden. Of course training and staying in shape is part of the job but min/maxing the literal life out of life is exhausting and I think after a point you really are just better off taking a step back and reassessing things. Always wish DJ the best. Man is a legend and a truly great representative of the sport in every way.

  • @ChinaPower1
    @ChinaPower1 Год назад +168

    I never forget this man who fights fiercely in UFC Octagon.. God bless Mighty Mouse.

    • @dalelane1948
      @dalelane1948 Год назад +7

      100%! This man is a gentleman, scholar and absolute beast of an athlete who is truly a ferocious, terrifying fighter.

  • @jamesbradford870
    @jamesbradford870 Год назад +65

    Such a humble guy, love this dude.

  • @dano1307
    @dano1307 Год назад +280

    My sister died at 20 year's old when I was 16. It destroyed my mother for a loooong time. Still I see her struggle over 10 years later.

    • @thrk6952
      @thrk6952 Год назад +30

      Sorry to hear man, couldn’t imagine losing my two younger sisters I’m 21 and they are 4 and I’ve never felt so protective over any people in my life

    • @emeraldgamecave679
      @emeraldgamecave679 Год назад +17

      It does get easier but it never goes away. 💚

    • @ryanplummer448
      @ryanplummer448 Год назад +8

      My sister passed 2 years ago, we were the closest of 4 siblings, our parents weren't there growing up and our 2 older siblings weren't really around so it was just us growing up. I still can't believe she's gone, I'm still struggling to live through this.

    • @dorianmckenzie9888
      @dorianmckenzie9888 Год назад +3

      I hope comfort and ease continue find their way to her, and you as well.
      Wish you all the best. 💛

    • @dorianmckenzie9888
      @dorianmckenzie9888 Год назад +3

      @@ryanplummer448It'll take time for sure. It never goes away, just gets easier to live with. I hope you continue to be ok man, make sure take care of yourself and do grieve/take a moment whenever you need. 🙏💛

  • @zachdavis6272
    @zachdavis6272 Год назад +88

    I love DJ he is so fascinating and such a great down to earth to dude absolute gem of a person and that isn't including what he has done in the octagon.

  • @Chris-dz5vw
    @Chris-dz5vw Год назад +32

    You can tell the respect Joe has for DJ the way he listens an pays close attention DJ is 100% on of the 🐐 of MMA

  • @Derekjetaa2
    @Derekjetaa2 Год назад +77

    From what I’m going through in life right now this is exactly what I needed to hear today.
    God bless you Joe Rogan and god bless you DJ.
    Thank you for a new “angle” 📐 at life

    • @rizzlethegreat9682
      @rizzlethegreat9682 Год назад +8

      Nicholas I hope you overcome whatever you are facing at the moment and are in an even better situation when all is said and done. Keep your head up.

    • @RomekTheCreator
      @RomekTheCreator Год назад +6

      Keep your head up bro. Every day is a new opportunity.

  • @donduckensen441
    @donduckensen441 Год назад +42

    An emotionally present fighter is always the absolute best athlete

  • @johngalt1555
    @johngalt1555 Год назад +12

    This dude's the real Goat that nobody is talking about

  • @kongv3728
    @kongv3728 Год назад +28

    So much humility and wisdom, a truly great example of a champion.

  • @landong2182
    @landong2182 Год назад +64

    Mighty Mouse is the most under respected champion of all time

    • @rosalind1635
      @rosalind1635 Год назад +1

      The fuck is happening with these bot replies to OP?

    • @LinktheSamoyed
      @LinktheSamoyed Год назад

      @@rosalind1635 guy probably forgot to log out from his scammer account.

    • @SkateboardingMotivator
      @SkateboardingMotivator Год назад +2

      Facts

    • @niharg2011
      @niharg2011 Год назад +1

      Him and Stipe

    • @orlandoyero7151
      @orlandoyero7151 Месяц назад

      ​@niharg2011 the ufc says stipe is best heavyweight with DJ nothing

  • @tonystretch1347
    @tonystretch1347 Год назад +33

    I already was a DJ fan but now I just want to have a beer with the guy and talk about life. He’s the best ever

  • @LeszekDudek
    @LeszekDudek Год назад +34

    What a cool guy. I like him even more after this interview

  • @b1ackic3
    @b1ackic3 Год назад +7

    Pain is part of the human existence... we will all lose someone will love, and we will all die eventually.

  • @hotflash4494
    @hotflash4494 Год назад +8

    How can you not respect that man and everything he's accomplished? He's a true role model. When I show my kids DJ's videos I tell them he's one of the few people that truly inspire me to be a better person.

  • @invincibleluis
    @invincibleluis Год назад +10

    One of the best to ever do it.

  • @sandman62100
    @sandman62100 Год назад +23

    Mighty Mouse is the NUMBER ONE pound for pound best fighter of all time. His resume is undeniable. Funny how people throw around these other names but forget about the real GOAT. Absolutely adore everything about him.

    • @colin6603
      @colin6603 Год назад +1

      A little guy like him can’t be considered the goat. He’s a dwarf.

    • @googlegmail9888
      @googlegmail9888 5 месяцев назад +1

      And he never needed steroids! Khabib retired the same year Russia got banned from the Olympics!

  • @charlesbarboza8591
    @charlesbarboza8591 Год назад +3

    It’s called “Growth”. Sometimes it takes a person a lifetime to almost grow and others bloom earlier. The hope is that regardless of when it happens, we should all want to Grow. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that we have changed for the better. We are all gonna die at some point and hopefully in the course of our lives, we grow. I’m wishing Everyone Growth, Happiness and a Full Life.

  • @limeballo6251
    @limeballo6251 Год назад

    Never really got any motivation from
    Yt clips, but this one finally got me to go out and do cardio at the gym. Thanks DJ & Joe, this clip helped me out in a big way.

  • @marcofarella
    @marcofarella Год назад +16

    I have a new respect for Mighty Mouse. Seems very down to earth and genuine.

  • @nikolap8410
    @nikolap8410 Год назад +4

    Great to hear that he has a healthy way of dealing with all of this ! Such a Great guy

  • @DrProgNerd
    @DrProgNerd Год назад +3

    Massive amount of respect for that man.

  • @idizzle498
    @idizzle498 Год назад +8

    I understand exactly what he means, when my sister passed it’s like I lost track of time. It didn’t feel relevant to me anymore, just the concept of life in its entirety mattered to me and how I spend my life living it

  • @CocaineCowboyJones
    @CocaineCowboyJones Год назад +7

    DJ still in my G.O.A.T list. He had done so many things for the sport of MMA, but he still ignored by the casual fans and Dana. In the 2nd fight with Adriano; he proved he is the GOAT

  • @niranjansilwal3738
    @niranjansilwal3738 Год назад +17

    Mighty mouse is one of the best MMA fighters of all time!!

  • @EPFForsyth
    @EPFForsyth Год назад +2

    DJ Love ya...Miss ya....Baby GOAT....I personally want to say this to you Mr. Rogan, thank for not interrupting, and letting your guest speak, it is so helpful and allows us to see the real person...Now get back to work...Love ya Joe...

  • @jjjones1114
    @jjjones1114 Год назад

    We love and support you DJ!!
    Ur a true 🐐

  • @gm4il
    @gm4il Год назад

    I can listen to DJ all day, he makes so much sense, massive respect!

  • @Mcfc2Rich
    @Mcfc2Rich Год назад +4

    So relatable. When you laughing you forget all your problems anyway. Who cares if the situations perfect, it doesn't have to be.

  • @lyricsrollup1992
    @lyricsrollup1992 Год назад +2

    I’m so proud of this guy he’s a true living legend

  • @mandeepkaler3737
    @mandeepkaler3737 Год назад +1

    invaluable. Thank you Dj, Joe and Jamie.

  • @jordanterry6248
    @jordanterry6248 4 месяца назад

    What impressive insight to share and so inspiring to hear the progress someone can make even at his age and after achieving so much. Perfectionism can be so helpful but so destructive too and it’s a good message to be aware of that.

  • @TewodrosBaye1
    @TewodrosBaye1 Год назад

    DJ is a great person. He is an amazing role model for the upcoming fighters.

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 Год назад +4

    He will never get the credit he deserves because he was a flyweight. He's one of the most talented martial artists of all time

  • @raphaeleleinko
    @raphaeleleinko Год назад +2

    Love it.
    Thank you for being real DJ

  • @plumplettuce4218
    @plumplettuce4218 Год назад

    DJ is the greatest! Such an enjoyable podcast, really good.

  • @user-iq4zv4kn4p
    @user-iq4zv4kn4p Год назад +3

    Thank you Mighty Mouse for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I appreciate this man

  • @technine9662
    @technine9662 Год назад

    I went through a similar Awakening when my sister died. There is something about losing a loved one that was far too young that makes you realize what is truly important in life.

  • @mizxer97
    @mizxer97 6 месяцев назад +1

    I fucking love this dude 😂 not only is he one of the most underrated ufc fighter his yt is actually really entertaining

  • @samcocherl680
    @samcocherl680 Год назад

    So true. So many people chase this dream and rather give up or they don't appreciate each day and the present. We all will die, do what makes you happy and enjoy life

  • @dalelane1948
    @dalelane1948 Год назад +14

    What a gentleman, scholar and absolute beast of an athlete who is truly a ferocious, terrifying fighter.

  • @jaydenmoon1165
    @jaydenmoon1165 Год назад

    I love DJ - he earned his spot as being in the conversation of 🐐

  • @badzalasadi420
    @badzalasadi420 Год назад +6

    This man is a living legend

  • @rtheprizeisright7323
    @rtheprizeisright7323 Год назад

    I love this guy pound for pound and that ain't much he's probably best fighter ever. He's so down to earth here, he just doesn't seem like a pro fighter. And that attitude will calm his life as I am sure he found out. Great clip.

  • @alexanderj.6701
    @alexanderj.6701 Год назад +5

    As someone once said, no one has ever been on their deathbed wishing they’d worked more. Demetrious is amazing both inside and outside the cage.

  • @geoffjenkins4633
    @geoffjenkins4633 Год назад

    100% needed to hear this. Self-induced pressure seems to be destroying lives left and right, mine included.

  • @Mote.
    @Mote. Год назад +2

    Demetrious Johnson was always my favorite fighter

  • @keyscook
    @keyscook Год назад

    Demetrius - given me the most entertainment & appreciation for Martial ARTS in action - Thank you!! Cheers from Seattle 🍻

  • @franknino8499
    @franknino8499 Год назад +10

    With age comes wisdom. Sorry for the lose of your sister man.

  • @NateSmith87
    @NateSmith87 Год назад +1

    Love seeing this growth and shift in him and within his mentality.

  • @sparkskie
    @sparkskie Год назад

    My deepest condolences on your loss 💐

  • @Sage-nc9uq
    @Sage-nc9uq Год назад

    Awesome convos The reason I like watching JRE

  • @rebeccaz789
    @rebeccaz789 Год назад

    Trying to be perfect is attempting to focus on everything. Better to focus on what matters for the goal. Love this.

  • @Thorgrum69
    @Thorgrum69 Год назад

    Glad one of the GOATS can enjoy themselves

  • @corbinmorris3766
    @corbinmorris3766 Год назад +4

    Great content joe keep it up 🔥

  • @ausgepicht
    @ausgepicht Год назад +1

    DJ is one of my all-time favorite fighters - not just for his accomplishments and entertaining fights, but also as a person. He's always been cool, casual, doesn't use sh%t-talking and trolling or WWE antics, doesn't bad mouth families and people, very articulate and highly intelligent. I like guys like Chael, Colby, the Diaz Brothers, etc. too, but it doesn't mean that I can't like something different than that.
    I'm happy for him that he's continuing to have success in MMA and life.

  • @bl2005
    @bl2005 Год назад

    Thank u for bringing this perspective forward mighty mouse!

  • @entervman2011
    @entervman2011 24 дня назад

    Great interview! Wise words!

  • @RTL2L
    @RTL2L Год назад

    It was a great story, good he is sharing this.

  • @sequoiagigante4839
    @sequoiagigante4839 Год назад +1

    needed to hear that today

  • @jeremymossi5795
    @jeremymossi5795 Год назад

    It's good that DJ is letting the steam off. The pressure was good when he was younger. It made him the GOAT. Now that he's older he gets to reap to fruits of his labor and do the things he loves.

  • @isaiahlibunao818
    @isaiahlibunao818 Год назад

    Man I got to watch this fight live in Singapore, amazing performance by DJ!

  • @ChristianBushell
    @ChristianBushell Год назад +1

    Amazing fighter. One of the best ever in my opinion. Also, seems like a super nice guy.

  • @elkarlos814
    @elkarlos814 Год назад

    One in-touch, smart human being right there.

  • @CizzaAU
    @CizzaAU Год назад +7

    The absolute GOAT.

  • @mattgress9213
    @mattgress9213 Год назад

    I love this dude. MMA legend.

  • @letsgo8814
    @letsgo8814 Год назад

    Glad we got this

  • @deezayum
    @deezayum Год назад

    Self-reflection can be life changing. Good for Mighty Mouse.

  • @JRF1004
    @JRF1004 Год назад

    DJ is the GOAT of MMA and the more he’s still accomplishing the less people are able to deny it

  • @byl15
    @byl15 Год назад +1

    A true legend. 🙌🏼👏🏼🔥

  • @Queensraces
    @Queensraces Год назад +2

    love dj always genuine

  • @rizennsunn
    @rizennsunn Год назад

    Respect brother 💪🙂👍 You are on your way to enlightenment

  • @beej8y
    @beej8y 5 месяцев назад

    I needed this

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Год назад +24

    One of the greatest pound for pound MMA fighters of all time, just behind Khabib and a tiny bit ahead of Brendan Schaub.

    • @alphabane3873
      @alphabane3873 Год назад +4

      Good one

    • @siin9522
      @siin9522 Год назад

      *FUNNY FOOTAGE OF BUSH FLYING A DRONE BLOWING ORPHANAGE TWIN TOWERS:*
      ruclips.net/video/2xOlGb0n3Y8/видео.html

    • @mnetzer6777
      @mnetzer6777 Год назад +2

      Haha, you're funny

  • @moonlambo3939
    @moonlambo3939 Год назад

    A Legend to the sport of MMA. GOATED

  • @44mory
    @44mory Год назад +5

    The Real GOAT, so underrated and such a class act, we need more athletes like Mighty Mouse!

  • @ryanthompson4113
    @ryanthompson4113 Месяц назад

    Glad to see him taking some time to enjoy himself. He is a legend, would love to see him back in the UFC

  • @thomaswoo9769
    @thomaswoo9769 Месяц назад

    my all time favorite fighter

  • @squaddieboi9275
    @squaddieboi9275 Год назад

    Sorry for your loss dj

  • @chadrider314
    @chadrider314 Год назад +8

    If you want your kids to look up to a fighter and a person.. there he is.. GOAT 🐐

  • @The_DEN_of_FIGHTS
    @The_DEN_of_FIGHTS Год назад

    great interview

  • @stayclashy3433
    @stayclashy3433 Год назад

    Amazing episode

  • @falloutstalkeroblivion
    @falloutstalkeroblivion Год назад +1

    what a comeback that was wow

  • @smcd7779
    @smcd7779 Год назад +5

    Such a humble champion 👊

  • @gettingtogive
    @gettingtogive Год назад +1

    What a great dude!

  • @tesla3695
    @tesla3695 Год назад

    Dude is a goat and when he is done fighting he can easily have a career streaming on Twitch. He already has a large fanbase on his Twitch channel already.

  • @ortega9156
    @ortega9156 Год назад +1

    Love that mindset, the Internet really is so toxic where they love you if you win, hate you if you lose 😢

  • @watkinsjames82
    @watkinsjames82 Год назад

    Let's F-kin Go. Diving in right now

  • @grungelives
    @grungelives Год назад

    Wish more athletes and celebrities were this human

  • @impekk4ble
    @impekk4ble Год назад

    DJ is the goat. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @briantneary2248
    @briantneary2248 Год назад +1

    Ive personally engaged with Mighty mouse on his channel several times. He is truly a good dude and about as normal as one could be given the heights he's reached. To me, he's the GOAT

  • @motsy15
    @motsy15 Год назад

    Smallest guy in the cage every time he fought and all he does is win. Best to ever do it

  • @malo_213
    @malo_213 Год назад

    Respect to Mighty Mouse! Family first!!!

  • @Paddythelaad
    @Paddythelaad 26 дней назад

    I can relate, I had a same perfectionist stress revelation and sense of life revelation

  • @Kankuro1138
    @Kankuro1138 Год назад +14

    DJ has always been an awesome person and amazing fighter of the sport it's too bad that UFC didn't see how great he is.

    • @Doomthulsa
      @Doomthulsa Год назад

      @Exposed GTFO with this bot BS