UFC 191 Video Highlights: Paige VanZant vs. Alex Chambers

Johnson cruised to victory in the main event of UFC 191 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“I’m a hard worker, and I knew that John Dodson was gonna work hard, but I love working for what I have”, Johnson said.

Johnson also defeated Dodson, who is from Albuquerque, N.M., by unanimous decision in January 2013.

The stellar triumph also moves Johnson into a tie for fourth place all-time in consecutive title defenses. Dodson, meanwhile, had reeled off three straight wins since the title defeat. Dodson may be the fastest fighter in the UFC, and rivals Johnson in that category.

Andrei “Pit Bull” Arlovski vs. Frank Mir – Arlovski (Belarus) is 24-10-0 and ranked number four. Vegas opening lines had Andrei Arlovski a -180 favorite while Mir is the underdog at +140.

While the title fight did its very best to rescue what was an incredibly boring main card, the UFC’s continued expansion reflected in a collection of monotonous and uninspiring bouts.

According to the latest oddsmakers, Johnson is a -550 favorite to retain his belt tonight, while Dodson has been given odds of +400 to win. Me and John Dodson went out there, and we had a good fight. He uses that speed to push an outlandish pace against opponents, punishing them with strikes, then speeding out of the way of any possible counters. Johnson has recorded 18 of his 22 wins by submission or decision, indicating stamina is key.

Anthony Johnson (20-5) knocked out Jimi Manuwa (15-2) with a looping right hand and follow-up punches in the second round of their light heavyweight scrap.

In a light-heavyweight bout, Corey Anderson of Rockford, Ill., did his best to live up to his “Beastin’ 25/8” nickname as he overwhelmed Jan Blachowicz of Poland.

Linton Vassell (Bellator Fighter): Johnson by decision. Stallings just landed an illegal up kick and it appeared to hit his already injured right eye. They are fighting in the Flyweight Division for the UFC flyweight championship. In their first fight, Dodson was unable to catch the “Road Runner in human form” but this time “The Magician” will pull a rabbit out of his hat and score the upset victory. Combine that with the fact that he is as exciting as most fighters on the roster – Johnson is a star.

Chambers (5-2, 1-1 UFC), who debuted last winter as part of the cast of The Ultimate Fighter, is primarily a grappler, who came from behind to top Kailin Curran via third-round armbar in her last bout. Fans booed loudly on Saturday, but Johnson fought brilliantly.

It’s what he says he’s going to do with Dodson, but Saturday night’s challenger has one message: The reign of Demetrious Johnson is over and the flyweight division will be better for it. “I made sure this time around, I have pushed my cardio beyond belief and I’ve worked on my wrestling ability”. “Look at my face, I’m prettier than a motherf–er”.

Enrique Watson (Bellator Veteran): Johnson by a guillotine in the second round.

To the serenade of “Happy Birthday” from the crowd, Raquel Pennington got carried around the octagon after the biggest victory of her career. The doctor is checking out Riggs again, and his coach isn’t with him this time.

Then again, there might not be enough polish in the world to make Henry Cejudo (or Jussier da Silva, for that matter) a viable opponent for Johnson (23-2-1).