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Johnson set to defend flyweight title vs. Moraga

The Columbian
Published: July 25, 2013, 5:00pm

SEATTLE (AP) — Dana White can see it coming, a day when the speed and athleticism of the fighters in the UFC’s flyweight division are enough of a draw that the smaller fighters can be the centerpiece of a pay-per-view event.

For now, flyweights like champion Demetrious Johnson will have to settle for top billing on network TV.

Johnson will make the second defense of his flyweight title on Saturday night in front of a hometown crowd when he faces John Moraga as part of the UFC on Fox card at KeyArena. Johnson’s first title defense also came on a Fox broadcast when he dominated John Dodson in a unanimous decision victory.

The co-main event features rising welterweight stars Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger.

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