Joseph Benavidez vs. John Moraga

Main Card | Flyweight · 125 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2015
W
Benavidez defeats Moraga
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Chicano"

Fighter Comparison

21-4-0

Climbed to 22-4
Pro
Record
16-3-0

Fell to 16-4
-710
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+500
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Sacramento
California
Fights out of
Phoenix
Arizona
30
+9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 31
+2 mos, 3 days
125.5 lbs
(56.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
126.0 lbs
(57.2 kgs)
5'4"
(163cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
65.0"
(165cm)
Reach
66.0"
(168cm)
Team Alpha Male Gym MMA Lab

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,600

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Benavidez
96%
Moraga
4%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 187

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Benavidez Disclosed Pay: $106,000
  • Moraga Disclosed Pay: $28,000
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