MMA Fighting · Jun 9, 2018
Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo 2 booked for UFC 227
Demetrious JohnsonFor Demetrious Johnson to make it to a dozen successful title defenses, he’ll have to defeat one of his most decorated opponents — again.
On Saturday’s UFC 225 Fight Pass prelims broadcast, the promotion announced that Johnson will defend his flyweight championship in a rematch against Henry Cejudo at UFC 227 on Aug. 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Johnson, 31, defeated Cejudo via first-round TKO in their first meeting at UFC 197 on Apr. 16, 2016. That was the first defeat for Cejudo after starting his career 10-0.