Demetrious Johnson retains flyweight title at UFC 178

Demetrious Johnson retained his flyweight title Saturday night at UFC 178 in Las Vegas, submitting Chris Cariaso in the second round. Johnson (on top in photo) easily scored a takedown in the first round and stunned Cariaso with a looping right hook, followed by a knee to the jaw as the horn sounded to end the round. Johnson kept the pressure on in the second and gained top control after Cariaso’s slip. Johnson swiftly maneuvered into side control, landed a few elbows and secured a Kimura, forcing Cariaso to tap out at 2:29 of the second. Johnson improved to 21-2-1 with his fifth straight title defense. In the co-main event, lightweight Donald Cerrone moved closer to a title shot with a unanimous decision over Eddie Alvarez. Cerrone used powerful leg kicks to wear down Alvarez. – AP