Demetrious Johnson vs Joseph Benavidez 3
Flyweight title rematch headlines UFC on Fox 9 in Sacramento.
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 (also known as UFC on Fox 9) was a mixed martial arts event held on December 14, 2013, at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. The main event was a rematch for the Flyweight title between Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez.
Quick Facts
- Date
- July 28, 2018
- Venue
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Stakes
- UFC Flyweight Championship
- Result
- Demetrious Johnson won by unanimous decision
- Rounds contested
- 5 (full 25 minutes)
- Prior meetings
- 2 (both decided in Johnson's favor)
Lore & Background
The event was originally scheduled to feature a UFC Lightweight title bout between Anthony Pettis and T. J. Grant, but Grant was not medically cleared due to a concussion. Pettis was then expected to face Josh Thomson, but Pettis withdrew due to injury. The new main event became the flyweight title rematch between Johnson and Benavidez.
Reader's Guide
The co-main event was a bantamweight bout between Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald. Other fights included Edson Barboza vs. Danny Castillo (Fight of the Night), and Demetrious Johnson won Knockout of the Night. Urijah Faber won Submission of the Night.
Did You Know?
- This was the UFC's third visit to the Sleep Train Arena, after UFC 65 and UFC 73.
- Urijah Faber headlined or co-headlined each of the arena's previous four MMA events.
- Demetrious Johnson received a $50,000 bonus for Knockout of the Night.
- The reported payout for Demetrious Johnson was $175,000, including a $50,000 win bonus.
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