Johnson vs. Cejudo announced as co-main event for UFC 197
In addition to a light heavyweight title main event, the UFC today also announced that Demetrious Johnson would defend his title against Henry Cejudo in the UFC 197 co-main event.
In addition to a light heavyweight title main event, the UFC today also announced that Demetrious Johnson would defend his title against Henry Cejudo in the UFC 197 co-main event:
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The championship action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas doesn’t end there though, as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, the most dominant titleholder in the sport today, will defend his title for the eighth time against unbeaten 2008 U.S. Olympic Gold medal-winning wrestler Henry Cejudo.
“I feel very proud. I want to thank the UFC for the opportunity to fight for the world title,” Cejudo said. “It’s my moment, it’s time, there will be new champion. Get ready. I’m going to win this for the US and for ‘la raza latina’, my beautiful and beloved Mexico. The Aztec warrior is coming. The messenger will fight on April 23 and it comes up as an Aztec warrior “
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