Aljamain Sterling ‘Wouldn’t Be Mad’ If Henry Cejudo Fought Joseph Benavidez First

Henry Cejudo has options for his next title fight. The champ-champ could defend his flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez, or the bantamweight one against Aljamain Sterling. But, according to Sterling, he believes Benavidez deserves the first shot. …

Henry Cejudo has options for his next title fight. The champ-champ could defend his flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez, or the bantamweight one against Aljamain Sterling. But, according to Sterling, he believes Benavidez deserves the first shot. And, he wouldn’t be mad that he would have to wait. “If I lost the first crack at […]

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Dana White Comments On Joseph Benavidez Potential Title Shot

Joseph Benavidez did what he said he was going to do. The veteran went out and TKO’d Jussier Formiga again, and once again cemented himself as the top contender at flyweight. But, given the state of the division is up in the air, he may not get a…

Joseph Benavidez did what he said he was going to do. The veteran went out and TKO’d Jussier Formiga again, and once again cemented himself as the top contender at flyweight. But, given the state of the division is up in the air, he may not get a title shot, especially because Cejudo is out […]

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UFC on ESPN 3 Results: Francis Ngannou Beats Junior dos Santos via TKO

Francis Ngannou added yet another first-round finish to his resume with a TKO win over Junior dos Santos to close out UFC on ESPN 3 in Minneapolis on Saturday. JDS and The Predator started off slowly enough with the two exchanging leg kicks…

Francis Ngannou added yet another first-round finish to his resume with a TKO win over Junior dos Santos to close out UFC on ESPN 3 in Minneapolis on Saturday. JDS and The Predator started off slowly enough with the two exchanging leg kicks…

UFC on ESPN 3 Results: The Real Winners and Losers

UFC on ESPN 3 went down Saturday night from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As you know, when it comes to big network TV cards, be it Fox before or the Worldwide Leader now, the UFC has a special eye for the heavyweights…

UFC on ESPN 3 went down Saturday night from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As you know, when it comes to big network TV cards, be it Fox before or the Worldwide Leader now, the UFC has a special eye for the heavyweights…

UFC Minneapolis Highlights: Joseph Benavidez Swarms Jussier Formiga to Victory

Joseph Benavidez earned his spot as #1 contender in the flyweight division with his performance against Jussier Formiga.  The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the UFC Minneapolis event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The f…

Joseph Benavidez earned his spot as #1 contender in the flyweight division with his performance against Jussier Formiga.  The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the UFC Minneapolis event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The finish saw Benavidez hit a head kick then moments later just swarmed him with combos until […]

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UFC Minneapolis Results: Joseph Benavidez Puts Jussier Formiga Away

In the co-main event of UFC Minneapolis, flyweights Joseph Benavidez and Jussier Formiga go head-to-head. Round 1: A nice kick to the body for Benavidez, and he follows up with another. Benavidez comes inside and clips Formiga with a nice overhand. Formiga catches Benavidez with some hooks as he comes inside. Both men land inside […]

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In the co-main event of UFC Minneapolis, flyweights Joseph Benavidez and Jussier Formiga go head-to-head.

Round 1:

A nice kick to the body for Benavidez, and he follows up with another. Benavidez comes inside and clips Formiga with a nice overhand. Formiga catches Benavidez with some hooks as he comes inside. Both men land inside the pocket, and Benavidez is cut near his left eye. Benavidez rushes inside with some strikes and now presses Formiga against the cage.

A nice knee lands for Formiga, and Benavidez falls after a leg kick. A beautiful scramble from both men on the ground, as the action ends up standing with Formiga locking up Benavidez with a standing choke. Benavidez fights free before the round comes to an end.

Round 2:

Benavidez opens up with another nice kick to the body. Formiga just misses on a big spinning elbow, but catches Benavidez with a right hand coming inside the pocket. A nice back suplex takedown from Formiga, who almost takes the back, but Benavidez scrambles beautifully again to end up in half guard on top.

Formiga gets to his feet and is able to separate. Benavidez lands a nice straight right hand. A huge head kick lands for Benavidez and he has Formiga rocked. Big shots pouring on for Benavidez against the cage, and that’s it. What a finish.

Official Result: Joseph Benavidez def. Jussier Formiga via R2 TKO (head kick and punches, 4:47)

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