Demetrious Johnson says ‘everybody won’ when he was traded for Ben Askren: ‘We’re all eating good now’

ONE Championship flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson believes being traded benefitted everyone involved.

Johnson (31-4-1), a former longtime UFC flyweight champion, was traded by the UFC to ONE Championship for Ben Askren back in 2018.

At the start, it appeared the UFC won big when formerly unbeaten Olympic wrestler Askren engaged in a barnburner while it lasted in his octagon debut against Robbie Lawler at UFC 235. But Askren didn’t only bring his mat skills to the UFC; he brought his skills on the mic, too, which made him an instant star.