Joseph Benavidez put on an impressive performance against Dustin Ortiz.
The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the UFC on ESPN+ 1 event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The former title contender put on a grappling contest as the majority of the fight was on the ground with Benavidez showing off his wrestling skills. It was enough to earn him a unanimous decision win.
Peep the highlights of the fight courtesy of the UFC’s official Twitter account:
Great level change and takedown from @JoeJitsu! #UFCBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/3MVCakgtub
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2019
Ortiz tries to sink in the RNC, but Benavidez survives until the end of the round! #UFCBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/IApDnDXfpR
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2019
How'd you guys score that one? #UFCBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/kRFyZiZfMl
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2019
Round 1 in the books and @JoeJitsu is flowing. #UFCBrooklyn
Round 2 coming up on ESPN+: https://t.co/cgQXSwjAGX pic.twitter.com/JTH9PQL3Ao
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 20, 2019
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