10 Questions With Demetrious Johnson (1/13/2011)

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10 Questions With Demetrious Johnson (by Darrick Patrick)

Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as World Extreme Cagefighting, King of the Cage, Alaska Fighting Championship, and Genesis Fights. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Norifumi Yamamoto in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort on February 5th, 2011.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Demetrious: Well, the journey was a long one and I am still on that path to master the sport. It started out when I was in eighth grade, I started wrestling and I continued into high school. After high school, I went into MMA after watching the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Luckily for me I got hooked up with AMC.

Darrick: Who is someone that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Demetrious: My mom was a major influence to me while I was growing up. She always told me, "Anything you want to do, just go do it. Don't let anyone stop you, just do it."

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Demetrious: My family, friends, and training partners. They believe in me and that gives me the strength to do the things that I love to do.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Norifumi Yamamoto on February 5th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Demetrious: This next fight against Yamamoto on February 5th is going to be fireworks. I've been training really hard for this fight. I can't wait to get back in there and go to battle.

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Demetrious: A word of advice to other peeps trying to start fighting in MMA is to just have fun and take it in moderation. It's a journey, not something you go into just to make a few bucks.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Demetrious: I respect a lot of fighters, one being Matt Hume. He has so much knowledge and he is willing to share it with me. Jose Aldo is another fighter I have a lot of respect for. I think his style of fighting and the way he does his thing in the cage is awesome.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Demetrious: Paintballing is one of my interests, I really love to do that. If I do good, Ms. Mouse said she will get me a new paintball gun. (Smiles) I also enjoy snowboarding and spending time with family, friends, and my fiancée.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Demetrious: I am a very good dancer and I love to dance. Also, I hope one day I can fix my tone deafness and maybe write music at some point in time.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Demetrious: My earliest memory is probably of playing Nintendo with my mom and arguing over who gets the next power-up on Contra.

Darrick: If you had superpowers, what would they be?

Demetrious: My superpowers would be regeneration. I would be just like Deadpool.

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You can also check out Demetrious Johnson in the following places:

Official Demetrious Johnson Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Demetrious-Johnson/100000861251241

Official Demetrious Johnson Twitter Area:

http://www.twitter.com/mightymouseufc

Demetrious Johnson on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Demetrious-Johnson-45452