The co-main event of UFC 197 featured a flyweight title fight between defending champion Demetrious Johnson and former Olympian Henry Cejudo.
Official Result: Demetrious Johnson defeated Henry Cejudo by TKO (Strikes, Round 1, 2:49)
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Johnson with an early low kick. Cejudo presses from the center, and Johnson fires an overhand right. Cejudo with a low kick. They clinch up, and it’s a battle for position in the center. Johnson pulls free and lands a right hand. He kicks the leg as he works from the outside. Johnson goes to a knee with a little showboat. They clinch up again, and Cejudo surprises with the trip. Johnson gets his legs inside and kicks his opponent away, rushing up to the feet. Another clinch, and Johnson scores a knee. He lands a few punches, as well. Johnson very effective on the inside right now. Cejudo happy to work there, but he’s taking some shots. They break away, and Johnson scores an elbow. Knee follows. Cejudo is hurt. Johnson follows. Knee to the body. Cejudo down, and Johnson leaps in with punches. Quick finish. Amazing work from Johnson.
source: mmajunkie.com
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About Demetrious Johnson
He might be small in stature, but Demetrious Mighty Mouse Johnson stands tall among UFC champions.
Johnson is the UFC’s first and only flyweight titlist, having won the belt in September 2012 and defended it six times — a stretch that includes three wins by submission and one by knockout.
In a career that began in 2007, Johnson is regarded as arguably the quickest and most technically skilled fighter in MMA, a big reason he’s ranked as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC.
Mighty Mouse has scored victories over some of the division’s toughest challengers, including Joseph Benavidez (twice), John Dodson and John Moraga. His submission win over Kyoji Horiguchi of Japan at UFC 186 came with one second left in the five-round bout, marking the latest finish in UFC history.
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About Henry Cejudo
Thoughts on opponent, Demetrious Johnson? I think he is a very unique fighter that uses a lot of tools and mixes his fighting very well. I believe I’m a perfect matchup for DJ because my strengths will neutralize his fighting style.
TRAINING: A lot of studying and working on areas of concentration. Working hard and smart is the approach for this fight.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training about 24 months ago and had six (6) fights during my first year of professional competition, with no amateur bouts.
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