
Demetrious Johnson's Incredible Armbar Submission at UFC 216
28 views7 Nov 2026
Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson is widely regarded as one of the most technically complete mixed martial artists in history, famous for his ability to seamlessly blend striking, wrestling, scrambles, and submissions into one continuous flow. His speed, precision, and fight IQ remain among the highest the sport has ever seen, best exemplified at UFC 216 against Ray Borg when Johnson defended his flyweight title for a record-breaking 11th consecutive time. In the fifth round, Johnson took Borg's back, launched him with a perfectly timed suplex, and transitioned directly into a fully locked armbar while Borg was still in mid-air before landing on the canvas. Stunned fans watched as Borg tapped out to a sequence Johnson casually explained he had drilled countless times in training. The iconic submission wasn't built on brute strength, but on flawless execution, creativity, and technical mastery that cemented Johnson's legacy as a true MMA legend.








