Johnson defends title, submits Cariaso in second
The main event of UFC 178 featured undisputed flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defending his title his against number eighth ranked Chris Cariaso.
The main event of UFC 178 featured undisputed flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defending his title his against number eighth ranked Chris Cariaso.
To paraphrase Dennis Green, Demetrious Johnson vs. Chris Cariaso was what we thought it was.
Few believed that the UFC’s dominant flyweight champion would be tested by Cariaso in the main event of UFC 178, and that’s exactly how it played out.
Johnson toyed with Cariaso for a round and a half before finishing Cariaso with a Kimura and retaining his title at 2:29 of the second round Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Chris Cariaso Vs. Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5) – Fight was for the Flyweight Title
-Demetrious Johnson defeated Chris Cariaso by Submission (Kimura, Round 2, 2:29)
