Johnson retains title, stops Cejudo in first round
The co-main event of UFC 197 featured a flyweight title fight between defending champion Demetrious Johnson and former Olympian Henry Cejudo.
The co-main event of UFC 197 featured a flyweight title fight between defending champion Demetrious Johnson and former Olympian Henry Cejudo.
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“I am the best pound for pound fighter in the world,” said Johnson, who is unbeaten in his last 11 fights.
The biggest question going in was how Johnson would handle the wrestling of Cejudo, who was a 2008 Olympic gold medalist in the sport. Cejudo scored a takedown, but Johnson quickly powered him off and sprung back to his feet.
From there, Johnson brutalized Cejudo with nasty knees in the clinch. a wobble Cejudo (10-1) escaped, but Johnson caught up to him and finished the job as the fight was waved off.
Official Result: Demetrious Johnson defeated Henry Cejudo by TKO (Strikes, Round 1, 2:49)
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