Appreciating Demetrious Johnson

Greatness is a funny beast. For many, it’s clear that those given that mythical title were gifted with a little something extra on the fastball, an ability to make tacklers miss, or a keen eye that made jump shots automatic. In combat sports, though, the idea of being born with the talent to defeat an opponent in a ring or Octagon is a little trickier. There are no recruiters seeking a kid on the playground who can win a streetfight in devastating fashion or scholarships awarded to the top