It's very possible UFC 142 may mark the final time fans see Johnson inside the Octagon. After coming in 11 pounds over the 185-pound limit for his middleweight debut, Johnson was submitted in the opening round of his botu against Belfort.
Johnson started off strong with two takedowns. However, conditioning and quick standups from referee Dan Miragliotta appeared to lead to Johnson's defeat.
After the second standup, Johnson looked spent and desperately shot in for another takedown. Belfort easily stuffed the takedown and took Johnson's back. From there, Belfort softened Johnson with punches and locked up a rear naked choke.
Belfort has won seven of his past eight fights, with his only loss during that time coming against middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Though a rematch with Silva might be a tough sell, Belfort is well on his way to another shot at the belt.
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