Johnson, who is one victory away from breaking the UFC title defense record and is arguably MMA’s GOAT, joins a list of growing fighters who have spoken out about the planet’s premier mixed martial arts promotion and it’s ringleader, UFC president Dana White.
“For years I have been a company man and kept quiet, accepting fights, doing as they asked, and always remaining humble and grateful for the opportunities provided to me through mixed martial arts,” Johnson told MMAFighting.com. “This is how I was raised through the sport. Unfortunately, UFC’s mistreatment and bullying has finally forced me to speak out.