Joshua Van admits not knowing Demetrious Johnson fought in UFC

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van said he did not know Demetrious Johnson had competed in the UFC, a revelation that clarifies earlier remarks about all-time flyweight greatness.Van (16-2) captured the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 and later explained he grew up watching Pantoja, not Johnson.He told the Jaxxon Podcast he recognized "Mighty Mouse" mainly from ONE Championship highlights, including the flying-knee knockout of Adriano Moraes.Johnson defended the UFC flyweight belt 11 times before losing to Henry Cejudo in 2018, was traded to ONE for Ben Askren, won the flyweight title there, and retired in 2024 as its first Hall of Fame member.