UFC 197 Bonuses: Demetrious Johnson, Yair Rodriguez Highlight $50,000 Winners

Peerless UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson picked up one of his most scintillating finishes in the Octagon when he finished top contender Henry Cejudo in the co-main event of last night’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and not surprisingly, he took home one of the

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Peerless UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson picked up one of his most scintillating finishes in the Octagon when he finished top contender Henry Cejudo in the co-main event of last night’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and not surprisingly, he took home one of the card’s $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses for his efforts.

It was much deserved, as was the second “Performance of the Night” bonus, which went to Mexican featherweight striking sensation Yair Rodriguez, who blasted Andre Fili with an absolutely monstrous flying roundhouse kick to score one of the most exciting knockouts in UFC history.

Finally, “Fight of the Night” went to Danny Roberts vs. Dominique Steele on the FOX Sports 1 preliminary section of the card, which Roberts won by close decision after an absolutely grueling back-and-forth affair.

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Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo Full Fight Video Highlights

Many believed that Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo was the man to finally give dominant UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson a run for his belt, but they soon found out that was not even close to the case when “Mighty Mouse” locked up with “The Messenger” in the co-main event of last night’s (Sat., April

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Many believed that Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo was the man to finally give dominant UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson a run for his belt, but they soon found out that was not even close to the case when “Mighty Mouse” locked up with “The Messenger” in the co-main event of last night’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After Cejudo got a surprisingly easy takedown early on, it was as if a light switch was turned on inside “Mighty Mouses’s” head, as he bruised and battered the challenger with a dangerous mix of elbows, knees, and some follow-up punches to absolutely demolish the previously undefeated — and cocky — challenger in less than three minutes.

it was a dominant performance that could do nothing less than cement Johnson as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter, as his only other legitimate threat — new interim champ Jon Jones — did not look nearly as impressive in his comeback victory in the bout directly following “Mighty Mouse’s” latest dominant win.

It could easily be argued that “Mighty Mouse” has cleaned out his entire division as he approaches Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive title defenses, and it’s a a serious question to ask when considering whom he will face next.

But last night was about basking in the glory of one of his finest-ever wins, so watch the full fight video highlights of Johnson’s dominant;y jaw-dropping win right here:

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UFC 197 Post-Fight Press Conference

Featuring the long-awaited return of all-time great former light heavyweight chanpion Jon Jones, tonight’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is nearly in the books. Jones took on Ovince St. Preux for the interim belt in the main event after his archrival and champion Daniel Cormier

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Featuring the long-awaited return of all-time great former light heavyweight chanpion Jon Jones, tonight’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is nearly in the books.

Jones took on Ovince St. Preux for the interim belt in the main event after his archrival and champion Daniel Cormier was forced out with a leg injury.

In the co-main event Demetrious Johnson went for an unprecedented 125-pound tite defense against Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, while Anthony Pettis took on Edson Barboza in a pivotal lightweight bout.

Join LowKickMMA for the event’s post-fight press conference starting at approximately 12:30 a.m. ET:

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Jon Jones & Five Fighters Who Absolutely Must Win At UFC 197

The Octagon has long been deemed as the ultimate proving ground for mixed martial artists, and the upcoming UFC 197 event which is slated for this Saturday (April 23, 2016) will serve as no different. The UFC has stacked the deck with this event, as it’s set to be headlined by back to back title

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The Octagon has long been deemed as the ultimate proving ground for mixed martial artists, and the upcoming UFC 197 event which is slated for this Saturday (April 23, 2016) will serve as no different.

The UFC has stacked the deck with this event, as it’s set to be headlined by back to back title fights with all eyes obviously landing on the highly anticipated return of reigning pound-for-pound king and former light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones, a man who’s spent the last year and a half on the sidelines dealing with legal issues.

After being involved in a hit and run accident last April in his home of New Mexico, “Bones” was arrested on felony charges and stripped of his long-held 205 pound strap.

Although he won’t get the chance to recapture his title against his arch nemesis and former champion Daniel Cormier like he was scheduled to, Jones will get the chance to claim an interim title against No. 6-ranked Ovince St. Preux.

With that being said, let’s take a look at Jones and five other fighters in desperate need of a win at UFC 197:

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Six Crucial Reasons To Watch UFC 197

This weekend’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is right around the corner, and it’s looking to be a great card for fight fans to enjoy. The tumultuous card features two title bouts, the return of a legend, two hungry up-and-comers, and so much more. While there

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This weekend’s (Sat., April 23, 2016) UFC 197 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is right around the corner, and it’s looking to be a great card for fight fans to enjoy.

The tumultuous card features two title bouts, the return of a legend, two hungry up-and-comers, and so much more.

While there are many reasons to to be excited for this card, let’s take a look at the top six reasons you should watch UFC 197 this Saturday night…..

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UFC 197 Embedded Episode 2

Now just days away from UFC 197, which is slated for this Saturday (April 23, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV), the promotion has released the second episode of its Embedded series. Reigning pound-for-pound king and former light heavyweight title holder Jon “Bones” Jones heals up his body ahead of his return against No. 6-ranked Ovince

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Now just days away from UFC 197, which is slated for this Saturday (April 23, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV), the promotion has released the second episode of its Embedded series.

Reigning pound-for-pound king and former light heavyweight title holder Jon “Bones” Jones heals up his body ahead of his return against No. 6-ranked Ovince St. Preux in a bout for the interim strap.

St. Preux attends a football game at his alma matter, gaining attention from many around the school.

Flyweight title challenger Henry Cejudo cleans up his diet, while divisional kingpin Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson spends time with his family prior to their co-main event title fight.

Check out the full episode below courtesy of the UFC:

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