Joseph Benavidez finishes Jussier Formiga in round 1 at UFC Fight Night 28

Joseph Benavidez and Jussier Formiga looked to climb the rankings in the UFC’s flyweight division at UFC Fight Night 28.

Joseph Benavidez finishes Jussier Formiga in round 1 at UFC Fight Night 28

Both men had no trouble standing and trading punches in the first stanza. An amazing combination with just under two minutes landed crisp and stunned Formiga. A knee to the body sealed the deal and dropped Formiga to turtle up and finish the fight.

The 6-to-1 favorite had no trouble finishing the fight and making a claim for number one contender status in the UFC flyweight division. In his post-fight interview he made stated that whatever the UFC chooses is fine with him

“I’m not the type to bark for a title shot, whatever the UFC wants to do.”

Joseph Benavidez def. Jussier Formiga via TKO (Strikes) at 3:07 of Round 1

 

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Jeremy Brand
Jeremy Brand
Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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