Pros React to Henry Cejudo Dethroning Demetrious Johnson at UFC 227

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Henry Cejudo shocked the world at UFC 227 on Saturday, and you’d better believe the pros reacted to Cejudo’s shock upset of all-time, pound-for-pound great Demetrious Johnson.

No one saw it coming, perhaps the staunchest of Henry Cejudo fans and the Olympic wrestler’s own team. No one thought it would come by a close split decision. But after 11 flyweight title defenses and years holding the title, the Mighty Mouse era is over.

Yes, there will likely be a rematch, a rubber match between Johnson and Cejudo. A dominant champion losing the title in a close split decision almost necessitates that. But for now, Henry Cejudo can revel in the knowledge that he beat one of the greatest fighters of all time.

The bout was a closely contested affair. Johnson proved elusive. Cejudo proved determined. Heading into the fifth and final round, it was arguably two rounds each, with Cejudo winning the second and fourth. Yet the second round was a razor thin frame. Thus when the scorecards were read, it was not surprising to see one judge see it 48-47 for Johnson. The other two, however, gave the same score to Cejudo.

Check below to see how the pros reacted to Henry Cejudo’s toppling of the massive Mighty Mouse at UFC 227.

 

 

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