After establishing himself as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has successfully pivoted to content creation in his post-fighting career, becoming a prominent voice in the MMA community. This transition led him to collaborate with Kyle Antony Mee, the controversial British MMA content creator known online as MMA Guru.
Their partnership resulted in the “Mighty Guru Show,” a podcast that quickly found an audience, with episodes regularly garnering between 400,000 and 500,000 views. However, the collaborative venture between the respected champion and the provocative personality has now reached an abrupt end, with Johnson choosing to terminate the popular show following a series of inflammatory remarks from his co-host.
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The “Mighty Guru Show” brought together two very different figures from the MMA world. Demetrious Johnson, the former UFC flyweight champion known for his 11 historic title defenses and his success as the ONE Championship flyweight titleholder, is widely respected for his professionalism and deep knowledge of the sport.
Mee, on the other hand, built his nearly 400,000-subscriber YouTube channel on a foundation of assertive commentary and fan-engagement livestreams, often featuring controversial takes that generate strong reactions.
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Despite their differing approaches, the podcast became an immediate success. Their first interview together, shot in London, amassed over 1.2 million views, leading to the formal creation of their joint show. For five months, they produced regular content discussing current MMA events, but the collaboration always drew scrutiny from fans who questioned the pairing.
The Breaking Point
The end of their partnership was triggered specifically by Mee’s conduct during a UFC 322 livestream. During the broadcast, he launched into a rant where he made derogatory comments about Dagestani fighters.
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An edited clip of his rant was shared by another MMA content creator who goes by the name of “MMA Joey” on X:
This specific clip went viral and caused fan outrage, and had many people questioning Johnson’s association with Mee:
“Honestly, I’m more disappointed with Demetrious Johnson being friends with Islam’s camp then giving this pig a platform on his YouTube. But I’ll give DJ the benefit of the doubt and say he doesn’t watch MMA Guru’s content that much.”
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“Hey @MightyMouse, is this the man you give a platform to? Are you just as shit of a human being as him? And if not, will you continue to make content with this scumbag?”
“@MightyMouse, how do you allow yourself to be associated with such a hideous person that always acts like the victim after uttering such words?”
“This guy is the biggest piece of sh— in this community. I have zero respect for anyone who gives him a platform. Mighty couldn’t drop that down.”
“Honestly, shame on @MightyMouse for being associated with this racist clown. Money isn’t worth your soul or your image to your fans.”
“@MightyMouse, idk how you can platform this guy man. He is genuinely the scum of the Earth.”
Johnson spoke on his podcast, addressing their split, saying, “Guru said some things that I don’t agree with… [he] had a very ugly rant recently on the UFC 322 live reaction. I asked Guru to stop saying these things. If my son were to talk like that, my son would be getting an a— whooping from me because I didn’t raise him like that.”
Johnson heavily disapproved of Guru’s comments not just as a professional liability but as a fundamental violation of personal values.
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MMA Guru Addresses The Split
In the wake of the growing backlash, Mee himself addressed the split. He confirmed the show’s end and revealed that he had voluntarily stepped down from the partnership, acknowledging his offensive remarks and not wishing to tarnish Johnson’s legacy.
“I can’t have Demetrious Johnson’s great legacy getting dragged through the dirt, so I stepped down,” he stated in a YouTube video. “DJ is absolutely in the right for this. There should be no hatred towards Demetrious Johnson here, and I can’t stress that enough.”
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Though he admitted his own self-awareness about his controversial style, he also stood his ground in defending his offensive humor, saying, “I’m gonna call some fighter gay again. I’m gonna call some guy inbred again. There’s no stopping me, okay? It’s just in me.”
While “MMA Guru” will likely continue his brand of provocative commentary, “Mighty Mouse” has made it clear that his own platform, and the values it represents, are non-negotiable.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the MMA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
