On December 4, 2009, Jackson informed the community via his web blog that he would return to the UFC to finish his contract and wanted to fight Rashad Evans. [88], On July 31, 2014, in an interview with The Fight Nerd, Jackson stated that he was done with TNA after he saw their operations and how "they ran things". Johnson defeated Benavidez in a close and fast-paced fight via split decision (48–47, 47–48, and 49–46) to become the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion. Demetrious Johnson holds the record for most finishes in UFC flyweight history with 7. [44] Johnson won the fight via submission due to a kimura in the second round. Demetrious Khrisna Johnson[4] (born August 13, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. “I plan on doing it – I don’t know if I have 70 more years left – but I’m going to keep going as long as the good Lord will let me.”. [7] Jackson laid a lot of criticism to rest by once again defeating Abidi, this time via decision. [18] After Page controlled the action in the first round, Johnson was able to dictate the action for most of the second and third rounds before submitting the visibly tired Page via guillotine choke. UFC commentator Joe Rogan, UFC president Dana White, ESPN.com, and other media outlets have called Johnson the greatest mixed martial artist in the world. In high school Jackson also befriended fellow Bellator light heavyweight Jacob Noe, a karate practitioner who taught Jackson striking techniques, in exchange for wrestling techniques. [85] After Angle took a leave of absence in August, Jackson attempted to recruit his Bellator 106 opponent Tito Ortiz to sub for him. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [79] He is also known for his ability to counterstrike while standing within the pocket. He starred in the films The A-Team,[93] Never Surrender, Duel of Legends, and Death Warrior. [8] He is noted for his ability to land fast punches and kicks to the head or body, then quickly escape an opponent's reach. Jackson was expected to finally face Rashad Evans at UFC 113,[39] but the bout was scheduled for May 29, 2010, at UFC 114. It got over pretty good I think.”. Despite that however, in the underground wrestling world, the 5’3, 125 lbs Jackson is an established and respected wrestler. The season, featuring 16 heavyweight competitors including internet street fighter Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, the former IFL Heavyweight Champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson and former NFL players, made its premiere on Spike TV on September 16 with the finale scheduled for December 5. “When I first started watching wrestling – I was probably eight or nine years old – it was guys like Len Rossi, Tojo Yammamoto, Bearcrat Brown and the Mighty Yankees,” Jackson continued. Following the loss of his belt, Quinton was involved in a hit and run incident and a high speed police pursuit in Newport Beach, California, charges followed to which he would plead guilty. [96][97] Jackson suffers from low testosterone and undergoes testosterone replacement therapy. Jackson went on to defeat Masaaki Satake, Igor Vovchanchyn, Kevin Randleman and Mikhail Illoukhine in successive Pride bouts. [53][54], Jackson was expected to face former training partner and fellow former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz on November 2 at Bellator 106. Wrestling Database, About Wrestler Perry Jackson, Ring Name: Action Jackson. [22][23] Griffin was awarded a unanimous decision.[24].