UFC flyweight Chris Cariaso needed a second to compose himself for a second when he got the call to fight champ Demetrious Johnson. After all, the idea that he was next in line for the title was as surprising to him as it was to most MMA observers. Until onetime title challenger John Dodson announced he would be out for a year due to a knee injury, he was assumed to be the next guy in line
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Chris Cariaso just as shocked as everyone else with UFC flyweight title shot – MMA Junkie