Street fighter ‘Death Sentence’ hopes to become the next Kimbo Slice after his first-ever win.
Maraji Johnson – better known by his alias Death Sentence – has gained internet fame via Streetbeefs.
The comical fan-favorite is completely clueless in the cage, but insists he is an elite-level fighter.
Earlier this month, the backyard fighting sensation broke his losing streak after training with UFC legend Demetrious Johnson, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history.
Death Sentence wants Contender Series shot
Demetrious Johnson shared an emotional moment with the street fighter after coaching him to victory.
On Tuesday, the 1-4 brawler discussed his win and what’s next with ‘Mighty Mouse’, who was in stitches for the vast majority of their 96-minute interview.
Death Sentence outlined his plan to win 100 more street fights, get a Contender Series shot, and win a UFC belt in a message to Dana White.
“Before we end this, Dana White, I said I was gonna do this,” he told the former UFC flyweight king.
“Everybody, make sure he sees this s—. Let’s make it three million views. All my followers share it. Mr. Death Sentence fans, make sure this gets a million, million views, so Dana White can see it.
“Dana White, I wanna join the Contender Series. I will do whatever the f— I have to to get onto the show, to join the UFC. I’m going to say this, if I win 100 Streetbeef matches in a row, will you take me to the Contender Series?
“I know you only take pros. I don’t know the qualifications for it. I’m trying to go the Kimbo Slice route. Kimbo Slice was a street fighter, and he had no training at all, as far as I know. And he just joined it as a street fighter alone.
“That’s what I wanna do. I wanna start off with street fighting, get better over time, and take me to the Contender Series. I’ll be the first dude to win the UFC championship. And I wanna fight for the BMF belt because I’m a bad motherf—–.
“I’m a gangster, one of the hardest gangsters ever. That’s what I want my martial arts legacy to be… I wanna be the most gangster fighter. Anywhere, anytime, any weight.
“Please get me to the Contender Series and give me a chance.”
Dana White aired Logan Paul’s fight offer
100 wins in a row may be what Death Sentence needs to catch the attention of Dana White.
The UFC CEO previously allowed CM Punk and James Toney to compete inside the Octagon – but he appears to have gone off crossover fights in recent years.
In March, YouTuber-turned-WWE star Logan Paul revealed White’s brutal reaction to his offer to fight at UFC 300.
“I told Dana for UFC 300, I texted him, ‘Hey man, consider me available to fight on the undercard in the Sphere,” Paul said on his podcast.
“Basically completely ignored me, which I think speaks volumes. I haven’t bothered him about it since.”
If Logan Paul can’t get a text back from White, it’s highly unlikely Death Sentence will be hearing from the MMA mogul anytime soon.