Joseph Benavidez came up just short in the first ever UFC flyweight title fight, suffering a split-decision loss to Demetrious Johnson.
The Team Alpha Male fighter will now take on another competitor who gave Johnson a tough fight during the four-man tournament to determine the 125-pound division’s first champion.
Ian McCall hasn’t fought since losing to “Mighty Mouse” in an immediate rematch that followed an unfortunate draw in the semifinals of that tournament. “Uncle Creepy” will now attempt to earn a rematch with Johnson by beating Benavidez at UFC 156.
As this potential title shot eliminator approaches, let’s take a look at whether Benavidez or McCall has a better chance at getting another crack at the current flyweight champion.