(This story appears in today’s edition of USA TODAY .) UFC flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson isn’t driven by belts or records — the usual motivation for prizefighters. Instead, it’s all about the money for “Mighty Mouse.” Supporting the newest addition to the Johnson clan, son Tyren, is the driving force as Johnson (18-2-1 MMA, 6-1-1 UFC) readies to face Joseph Benavidez (19-3 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for a second time in UFC on FOX 9’s main event Saturday (8 p.m. ET) in Sacramento. “I want my son and my wife to have a good life and never have to worry about anything,” Johnson says. “I wasn’t handed anything in this sport, I’ve never had any easy fights and I’ve just been working hard to get where I am.” Johnson, 27, has many miles remaining in his MMA career
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Family’s future foremost for UFC champion Demetrious Johnson – MMA Junkie