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Cejudo 'humbled' by loss at UFC 197, 'underestimated' Johnson's clinch

Henry Cejudo reflects on his devastating loss to Demetrious Johnson at UFC 197 and says he completely underestimated the champion's clinch game.

Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo entered UFC 197 brimming with confidence. The freestyle wrestling specialist, who captured gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, successfully transferred his grappling skills to the Octagon and catapulted to title contention with 10 straight wins.

Looking to replicate his Olympic success in the UFC, Cejudo took on flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson in last night's co-main event and found success early in the fight with a takedown. From that moment, however, it was all downhill for the 29-year-old.