Demetrious Johnson vs Joseph Benavidez
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
- March 29, 2014
- Venue
- MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Bout type
- Non-title
- Result
- Benavidez won by TKO (punches), Round 2
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 was injured and the bout was cancelled. The new main event became the flyweight title rematch. This was the UFC's third visit to the Sleep Train Arena, after UFC 65 and UFC 73.
Reader's Guide
Demetrious Johnson defeated Joseph Benavidez by knockout in the first round, winning the Fight of the Night bonus was not awarded to this bout; Johnson received Knockout of the Night. Johnson's reported payout was $175,000 ($50,000 win bonus), while Benavidez received $42,000.
Did You Know?
- Urijah Faber won Submission of the Night for his co-main event bout.
- Edson Barboza vs. Danny Castillo won Fight of the Night.
- This was the first MMA event at Sleep Train Arena since WEC 48 on April 24, 2010.
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