Demetrious Johnson suspended indefinitely after sustaining knee injury at UFC 227

Former pound-for-pound No. 1 Demetrious Johnson had initially received a seven day medical suspension by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) after his championship loss toHenry Cejudo at UFC 227.

But, after further review, CSAC executive director Andy Foster has suspended ‘Mighty Mouse’ indefinitely due to reports of a knee injury, per MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco. The former flyweight champion will need medical clearance by a doctor before he’s able to compete again.

Johnson, who lost his flyweight title after almost six years on the throne, defending his belt a record-breaking eleven times, believes he suffered a ‘high-grade’ LCL tear but will be able to avoid surgery and rehabilitate his knee within six weeks.

“Typically (a) Grade 3 (tear), you need surgery,” Johnson said. “Grade 2 is six weeks off and rehab. It’s feeling like a Grade 2 because I’ve had a tear in my left LCL before.”

Despite suffering the worst setback of his career, Johnson has remained humble in defeat and applauded Cejudo for pulling off the upset.

‘The Messenger’ beat Johnson in a razor close split decision in the UFC 227 co-main event and, despite calls for a ‘superfight’ vs. bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw, is likely to rematch ‘DJ’ in his first bout as champion.