Dana White: Demetrious Johnson has never had the respect he deserved, Ben Askren is ranked among the top five opponents of the UFC

For the first time since the historic trade between Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) talks about the departure of his greatest champion for a man with whom he has never really cared good relations.

While UFC has yet to make a deal with "Funky", White says the fight will run in the best conditions and will play one of the top five opponents for his debut in Octagon.

"I do not know, we're still working on it. Obviously, he will enter the welterweight division. He is undefeated, "he told TMZ Sports' ubiquitous cameras. "He's their champion, so we're excited about it. He will definitely fight someone in the top five. "

Ben wasted no time in announcing the 170-pound roster, but if he had the choice, he would face current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in an attack bout. Although it seems a little far-fetched.

There is always Georges St-Pierre, a man Ben has been watching for a long time.

In terms of losing his most dominant champion of all time, White said he wanted "Mighty Mouse" to be the best of his career, even if he could not help it. to think that Johnson was really never happy to be a member of the UFC and the love of fighting fans.

"If you look at it, the kid broke the record for most title defenses. I feel that I have never really received the love and respect that he deserved from fans, "White said. "I do not know that he has always been delighted to be here, so I hope that he will be much happier where he is heading now." His long-time coach and coach is a manager, so he may be happier there. "

Some might say that Johnson never really had the love he deserved from his promotion.

Nevertheless, "Mighty Mouse" will now show off his skills overseas for ONE Championship, which, as White has mentioned, will allow Demetrious to team up with his longtime coach, Matt Hume, who will be Vice President of Promotion Operations.

As for Askren, now that the boss has spoken, predict that his opponent has become a little easier because the field has been reduced to five.