A good sports rivalry can define an athlete’s career, but UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson isn’t looking for an antihero counterpart. The champ spoke with the media during UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier event week and explained that he has a long-term mentality rather than short-term vision.

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