Demetrious Johnson vs. Joseph Benavidez II

Main Event | UFC Flyweight Championship | 125 lbs
vs.
KO/TKO 2:08 R1
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Fighter Comparison

11-2-1

Climbed to 12-2-1
Pro
Record
19-3-0

Fell to 19-4
-145
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Flyweight
Title Challenger

Flyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Kirkland
Washington
Fights out of
Sacramento
California
27
+4 mos, 1 day
Age at Fight 29
+4 mos, 1 week, 6 days
125.0 lbs
(56.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
125.0 lbs
(56.7 kgs)
5'3"
(161cm)
Height
5'4"
(163cm)
66.0"
(168cm)
Reach
65.0"
(165cm)
AMC Pankration Gym Team Alpha Male

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,368

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Benavidez
44%
Johnson
56%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FOX 9

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FOX 9: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
  • Date: Saturday 12.14.2013 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Sleep Train Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Sacramento, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 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
  • Johnson Disclosed Pay: $300,000
  • Benavidez Disclosed Pay: $42,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Flyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Johnson
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  UFC on FOX 9: Johnson vs Benavidez Preview

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