5 shortest male fighters in UFC history
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At 5'3", Demetrious Johnson is one of the shortest male fighters in UFC history. However, he is also one of the most successful and dominant fighters throughout the promotion's existence.
At 5'3", Demetrious Johnson is one of the shortest male fighters in UFC history. However, he is also one of the most successful and dominant fighters throughout the promotion's existence.
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