Michael Johnson, Derek Brunson earn big KO wins at UFC Hidalgo

UFC lightweight Michael Johnson. (David Becker/AP)

Michael Johnson sent a message to the UFC’s lightweight division in it was that he’s still a threat. Johnston knocked out Dustin Poirier in impressive fashion at UFC Hidalgo.

In the co-main event, Derek Brunson wasted little time finishing Uriah Hall with strikes to pick up his fifth consecutive victory.

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