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Demetrious Johnson didn’t know Henry Cejudo was an Olympic gold medalist

By HEIDI FANG LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
April 14, 2016 - 3:31 pm
 

UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will put his belt on the line against Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo on Apr. 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Johnson wasn’t impressed with Cejudo’s credentials and told media he’s faced fighters who’ve had “better accomplishments”.

Johnson vs. Cejudo will serve as the co-main event at UFC 197 in Las Vegas.

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Contact Heidi Fang at hfang@reviewjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter: @HeidiFang

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