Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga

Main Card | Flyweight · 125 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Benavidez defeats Formiga
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:07 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 3:07 R1
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Fighter Comparison

18-3-0

Climbed to 19-3
Pro
Record
15-2-0

Fell to 15-3
-700
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+500
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Sacramento
California
Fights out of
Natal
Rio Grande do Norte
29
+1 month, 4 days
Age at Fight 28
+4 mos, 3 wks
126.0 lbs
(57.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
126.0 lbs
(57.2 kgs)
5'4"
(163cm)
Height
5'5"
(165cm)
65.0"
(165cm)
Reach
67.0"
(170cm)
Team Alpha Male Gym Kimura

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,335

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Formiga
3%
Benavidez
97%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 28

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader
  • Date: Wednesday 09.04.2013 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Estadio Jornalista Felippe Drummond
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Benavidez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Formiga Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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