#1 Jussier Formiga (23-5) vs. #2 Joseph Benavidez (27-5)
I’m sorry, but I just feel like this fight will be so dope. These two are probably the third and fourth best flyweights on the planet, behind Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo. Jussier Formiga looks better than he ever has in his career and seems to be a win away from a title shot. Joseph Benavidez has finally crawled his way back into title contention after losing to Demetrious Johnson for the second time years ago. I like Benavidez in this fight. I have always thought this dude has been a top 3 lightweight in the world and that he could’ve gotten a third crack at Mighty Mouse years ago. I like Formiga’s game, he’s very solid everywhere. I don’t see him having the ability to hurt Benavidez, as I see it vice versa. I think this will be an action packed fight, but I just feel like Benavidez has more opportunity to do damage with what he has in his aresenal, as opposed to Formiga. I see Formiga getting tagged very frequently in this fight when the two fighters clash.
Prediction: Joseph Benavidez via unanimous decision
