The issue was never DJ – it was that the UFC never knew how to properly market him. Which is a damning statement given how he dominated the flyweight division for years. DJ should’ve been the posterboy of the UFC, yet they didn’t know what to do because he didn’t cut promos because he didn’t need to.
Dana tried to give him to TJ simply to knock him off his pedestal, not because he liked TJ. Even when TJ fought Henry, Henry flat out said that TJ got the fight so Dana could close down 125 (hell, they cut Moreno at this time!).
I think DJ knew he was way too small for 135, and TJ couldn’t realistically make it to 125 without nearly killing himself, staying clean or both.
It seemed like DJ got the least promotion of any champion. Before the Wilson Reis fight i didn't see not one commercial on Fox or FS1. I didn't know he was fighting until the night of the fight while channel surfing.
DJ is by far one of the top 3 to ever step into the UFC’s octagon. The fact that he let him go as a competitor, because of his size, and lack of PPV sales, just goes to show you, Dana doesn’t know a fucking thing about fighting, he’s here for his money.
Ppl dont understand that it wasnt some bid conspiracy against DJ🤦♂️ Dana wasnt alone TONS OF PPL thought the 125lb div was boring & if its not making ufc money why do something that doesnt work?
NO ONE ever has had respect for the smaller divisions before DJ. And After Him now look. Dana Foul for that. And shouldve been inducted in Hall of fame immediately. He changed the game
Fat Dana was definitely the scummiest version of Dana . Dude looks like he’d get you offed and sell your kids for a bag of Doritos if he had the chance.
Demetrius Johnson is probably the greatest MMA fighter ever, it's either him or George St Pierre. But let's be honest, no one ever will be interested in 125 division
DJ absolutely dismantled everyone in 135 on his way to cruz.. he hits a wall in cruz who completely outclasses him.. then SUDDENLY hes "too small" for 135.. so he wasnt too small when he destroyed everyone else but when he loses to the champ he starts crying about his size… he should have leveled up.. instead what did he do?? HE FORCED the ufc to up and create a flyweight division out of NOBODIES at the time.. who he then EASILY runs through.. WHAT A SURPRISE!! A guy who beat every top contender in a class above was too good for the guys a class under the divion he already was successful in…
Coward… he chose to fight smaller guys knowing he coukd hang with the 135 division..
Gastelum, DC, edgar, serra, bowles, dodson, florian, were all short and small for their divisons and had successful careers fighting slightly larger guys.. all of which arent half the fighter dj was in his prime (minus dc).. bottom line is might mouse was exactly that.. a cowardly rodent who chose the easy road after hitting the wall name cruz.. period..
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A lot of people dont understand how much a difference is jumping 10lb weight class and its stupid and dangerous to allow it to happen
Even now dj's youtube snd social doesnt get slot of views. Till this day not many care to hear dj but love his fights
Small guys generally dont sell. The big boys are always gonna have the hearts of the fans.
So what was the PPV butyrate for the lowest selling show in UFC in history? And does that account for the 90’s shows during the dark era?
The issue was never DJ – it was that the UFC never knew how to properly market him. Which is a damning statement given how he dominated the flyweight division for years. DJ should’ve been the posterboy of the UFC, yet they didn’t know what to do because he didn’t cut promos because he didn’t need to.
Dana tried to give him to TJ simply to knock him off his pedestal, not because he liked TJ. Even when TJ fought Henry, Henry flat out said that TJ got the fight so Dana could close down 125 (hell, they cut Moreno at this time!).
I think DJ knew he was way too small for 135, and TJ couldn’t realistically make it to 125 without nearly killing himself, staying clean or both.
It seemed like DJ got the least promotion of any champion. Before the Wilson Reis fight i didn't see not one commercial on Fox or FS1. I didn't know he was fighting until the night of the fight while channel surfing.
Over used (for no apparent reason), and annoying song.
Dana and you never lie right?!
How did Chael get in this clip? He's everywhere.
W sentence from the undefeated and undisputed chael sonnen
Loved DJs talent…but I'm not paying ppv money to watch kids fights.
Flyweight is lowkey underrated
I feel like dj is more recognized now. He deserves it. 💯 the ufc gave away one of the greatest talents we’ve seen.
why on ufc legal to try roids western fighters cant fight without them?
Mighty mou said he offered a fight for the 135 belt he TJ misses wait and the ufc denied it
Demetrius Johnson was like the Floyd Mayweather of MMA. He put the fans to sleep except that he was more on the offensive end.
He got more popular after he got traded I do miss him n wish he was in the UFC he's a fighter dude really good top 5 easy
There’s that snake in the grawsss 🐍
Grown men crying about contracts other grown men agree to and sign….LMFAO!
Dana just casually admitting he doesn't actually do anything but collect checks and gamble
People just don’t want to watch tiny dudes fight. It’s unfortunate
How do we get rid of Ariel?
This video so edited
Its literally danas fault
DJ is by far one of the top 3 to ever step into the UFC’s octagon. The fact that he let him go as a competitor, because of his size, and lack of PPV sales, just goes to show you, Dana doesn’t know a fucking thing about fighting, he’s here for his money.
Fat Dana is the most savage version.
DJ one of the greatest pound for pound of all time but if he's not making money Dana don't care.
Dj would’ve balled tj up and put him where he belongs 🗑️
Because with his level he tought he deserved a paycheck with 6 zeros, but Dana never accepted it.
Might Mouse is one of the very best ever. Pound for pound bad dude. One of my favorite figjtets to ever watch.
Because he would’ve lost that fight.
Ppl dont understand that it wasnt some bid conspiracy against DJ🤦♂️ Dana wasnt alone TONS OF PPL thought the 125lb div was boring & if its not making ufc money why do something that doesnt work?
NO ONE ever has had respect for the smaller divisions before DJ. And After Him now look. Dana Foul for that. And shouldve been inducted in Hall of fame immediately. He changed the game
Who cares about the 12 year old weight class anyways?
this happen cus DJ want ton money but cant sell his fight
Fat Dana was definitely the scummiest version of Dana . Dude looks like he’d get you offed and sell your kids for a bag of Doritos if he had the chance.
Demetrius Johnson is probably the greatest MMA fighter ever, it's either him or George St Pierre. But let's be honest, no one ever will be interested in 125 division
FOR ALL THE DJ FANBOYS>>>>
DJ absolutely dismantled everyone in 135 on his way to cruz.. he hits a wall in cruz who completely outclasses him.. then SUDDENLY hes "too small" for 135.. so he wasnt too small when he destroyed everyone else but when he loses to the champ he starts crying about his size… he should have leveled up.. instead what did he do?? HE FORCED the ufc to up and create a flyweight division out of NOBODIES at the time.. who he then EASILY runs through.. WHAT A SURPRISE!! A guy who beat every top contender in a class above was too good for the guys a class under the divion he already was successful in…
Coward… he chose to fight smaller guys knowing he coukd hang with the 135 division..
Gastelum, DC, edgar, serra, bowles, dodson, florian, were all short and small for their divisons and had successful careers fighting slightly larger guys.. all of which arent half the fighter dj was in his prime (minus dc).. bottom line is might mouse was exactly that.. a cowardly rodent who chose the easy road after hitting the wall name cruz.. period..
"DJ fights at 125 and TJ fights at 135"
Uncle Chael: "AND I DONT UNDERSTAND IT I WANNA KNOW WHYYY"
No-one gave a shit about 125 pound division. Boring