Demetrious Johnson's Sports Injuries
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Demetrious Johnson's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2016-04-22 | Missed several weeks of training. | Demetrious Johnson injured his right ankle while training for his fight against Henry Cejudo at UFC 197. The injury required immediate medical attention and forced him to adjust his training regimen. | Injury occurred during a training session while preparing for a title defense. | 4 weeks | Physical therapy focused on regaining mobility and strength in the ankle. | Short-term impact; Johnson successfully defended his title against Cejudo. | Johnson remained confident and focused despite the setback. | No significant previous ankle injuries. | Johnson returned to full training and competition within the expected recovery period. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physician and a physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Incorporated more ankle strengthening exercises into his training routine. | No competition missed, continued to fight as scheduled. | Swelling and pain in the right ankle. | Low, with proper rehabilitation and preventive mea | Supported by his team and medical staff. | Training facility and a specialized physical therapy clinic. |
| Concussions | Head | 2013-01-25 | Required medical evaluation and a mandatory rest period. | During his fight against John Dodson, Johnson experienced a concussion that temporarily affected his training and required careful monitoring. | Sustained a concussion during a title defense fight against John Dodson at UFC on Fox 6. | 3 weeks | Rest and gradual return to training, with close monitoring by medical staff. | Short-term impact; Johnson successfully defended his title. | Johnson was cautious but determined to recover fully. | No significant previous head injuries. | Returned to full training and competition within the expected recovery period. | Moderate | Rest and gradual return to physical activity. | Team physician and a concussion specialist. | No long-term impact reported. | Enhanced focus on defensive techniques during training. | No competition missed. | Dizziness and headache. | Moderate, with a focus on preventive measures and | Supported by his team, medical staff, and family. | Training facility and a specialized medical clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2014-09-26 | Required medical evaluation and a brief period of rest. | During his fight against Chris Cariaso, Johnson experienced a knee injury that caused him some discomfort but did not prevent him from winning the fight. | Injury occurred during a title defense fight against Chris Cariaso at UFC 178. | 2 weeks | Rest and light physical therapy to ensure proper recovery. | Minimal impact; Johnson continued to compete at a high level. | Johnson remained resilient and focused on recovery. | No significant previous knee injuries. | Returned to competition without any delays. | Mild | Rest, ice, and light physical therapy. | Team physician and a physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Increased focus on knee stability exercises during training. | No competition missed. | Pain and slight swelling in the left knee. | Low, with proper care and preventive measures. | Supported by his team and medical staff. | Training facility and a specialized physical therapy clinic. |
Demetrious Johnson's Sports Injuries Videos
Demetrious Johnson Was Injured Going into UFC 216
Following his victory over Ray Borg at UFC 216, flyweight champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson revealed that he had been dealing with an injury during his training camp. Despite initially planning to fight through it, the rescheduling of the fight allowed him extra time to recover. He mentioned experiencing excruciating pain in his right knee and planned to get an MRI to determine the issue.
Demetrious Johnson More Upset About Injuries Than Loss (UFC 227 Post)
Demetrious Johnson was very calm, cool, and collected after losing his long-held title to Henry Cejudo at UFC 227. When asked about his emotions, he stated that he was fine and that losing happens to every great champion. He mentioned he was more upset about the injuries sustained during the fight, suspecting a torn right LCL and a possibly broken right foot. The right LCL injury likely occurred during the second or third round during a scramble, and the foot injury resulted from repeated kicking.
