Joseph Benavidez is going up against Ray Borg at UFC Fight Night 139 on Saturday night in Denver, Colorado. This event is one of six fights on the main card on FS1. Benavidez is 25-5 in his career, while Borg is 11-3 in his career. There are a total of six fights on the main card on FS1, with the headliner a bout between Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodríguez. There are also a total of seven fights on the preliminary card with four on FS1and three on UFC Fight Pass. Let’s look at the bout between Benavidez and Borg and UFC picks.
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Joseph Benavidez (25-5, 12-3 UFC)
Benavidez came into the UFC with a record of 13-2 and he has 12 wins and three losses in the UFC. In his last four fights in the UFC, he has three wins and one loss. He defeated Ali Bagautinov by unanimous decision, Zach Makovsky by unanimous decision, and Henry Cejudo by split decision; while losing to Sergio Pettis by split decision. Benavidez has been a pro since 2006 and has six wins by TKO/KO and nine by submission. He has six first round finishes.
Ray Borg (11-3, 5-3 UFC)
Borg came into the UFC with a record of 6-0 and he has five wins and three losses in the UFC. He defeated Shane Howell by technical submission, Chris Kelades by submission, Geane Herrera by unanimous decision, Louis Smolka by unanimous decision, and Jussier Formiga by unanimous decision; while losing to Dustin Ortiz by split decision, Justin Scoggins by unanimous decision, and Demetrious Johnson by submission. Borg has been a pro since 2012 and has one win by TKO and six by submission. He has four first round finishes.
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Benavidez 3.44/ Borg 1.31
Accuracy: Benavidez 32% / Borg 48%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Benavidez 2.50 Borg 1.92
Defense: Benavidez 64% / Borg 47%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Benavidez 1.26/ Borg 2.91
Accuracy: Benavidez 27% / Borg 44%
Takedowns defended: Benavidez 66% / Borg 39%
Submission average: Benavidez 0.7 / Borg 1.4
UFC Picks
Benavidez could be one of the most overlooked MMA fighters of all-time. Up until June, the only two fighters who ever defeated him were Dominick Cruz and Demetrious Johnson. His recent loss to Pettis is concerning, but Benavidez is still an excellent fighter. On the other hand, Borg has yet to prove he can handle the best fighters in the UFC and I still think Benavidez is one of the best. I am a bit surprised at the price on this fight, as I expected Benavidez to be a solid favorite. The odds are really the only thing that has me a little leery, as I respect the oddsmakers, and they think this fight could go either way. I think Benavidez is the superior fighter and will be able to keep this fight standing and get the win.
UFC Fight Night 139 takes place at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Saturday night, November 10 with six fights on the main card on FS1, headlined by Sung Jung vs. Rodríguez and seven preliminary bouts, with four on FS1 and three on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card (FS1)
Featherweight - Chan Sung Jung -132 vs. Yair Rodríguez
Welterweight - Mike Perry -225 vs. Donald Cerrone
Women's Bantamweight - Germaine de Randamie -170 vs. Raquel Pennington
Flyweight - Joseph Benavidez -115 vs. Ray Borg
Women's Strawweight - Maycee Barber -420 vs. Hannah Cifers
Lightweight- Luis Peña -300 vs. Mike Trizano
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)
Women's Strawweight - Ashley Yoder -155 vs. Amanda Cooper
Featherweight - Chas Skelly -115 vs. Bobby Moffett
Lightweight - Beneil Dariush -143 vs. Thiago Moises
Lightweight - Devonte Smith -250 vs. Julian Erosa
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Lightweight - Davi Ramos -1033 vs. John Gunther
Flyweight - Joseph Morales -115 vs. Eric Shelton
Flyweight - Mark de la Rosa -225 vs. Joby Sanchez
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