Fighters react to Henry Cejudo defeating Demetrious Johnson

Long time UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson put his 125-pound title on the line against Henry Cejudo in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 227 event in Los Angeles.

The fight served as a title fight rematch, as “Mighty Mouse” had previously defeated Cejudo via first-round TKO at UFC 197 in April of 2016.

Tonight’s rematch was much different when compared to the pairs first encounter. Johnson utilized his fantastic speed to land a plethora of strikes on Cejudo. However, Henry was able to score some timely takedowns and work his wrestling to even up the scorecards going into round five.

Loving these scrambles @ufc

— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) August 5, 2018

Damn I got 2-2! #UFC227

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 5, 2018

In the final round Cejudo was able to combine a takedown with a late flurry to sway two of the three judges in his favor.

Henry Cejudo ended Johnson’s twelve fight win streak via split-decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47).

Check out how the pros reacted to Cejudo’s impressive title-earning performance below:

That’s some beautiful #Mma right there from #Cejudo and #MightyMouse 👏 amazing fight but I have DJ winning tho. #UFC227

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 5, 2018

Damn good fight! Congrats @HenryCejudo @ufc #ufc227

— Darren Elkins (@DarrenElkinsMMA) August 5, 2018

Congrats @HenryCejudo wow just wow my man. Way to get it done 👏🏾👏🏾 #themessenger

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 5, 2018

Whoa. Coin toss decision. But @MightyMouseUFC is such a class act in defeats, still the GOAT. Congrats to @HenryCejudo. Best flyweight fight in the UFC imo. #ufc227

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 5, 2018

Dj humble in defeat. Gotta love that guy! #UFC227 #rolemodel

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 5, 2018

Mighty Mouse still the man! Such a great fighter and great champion. Inside and outside the octagon. I have no doubt he’ll regain his title! @MightyMouseUFC #ufc227

— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 5, 2018

I don’t agree with the decision but one thing can’t be denied, #HenryCejudo is one of the most amazing combat sport athletes ever. #goldmedalist #ufcchamp #ufc227

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 5, 2018

Congratulations to the new @ufc fly weight of the 🌎 @HenryCejudo #Mexico🇲🇽

Much respect to @MightyMouseUFC for that long reign! https://t.co/kx5B9CSenT

— ♛Rey Mysterio❔ (@reymysterio) August 5, 2018