This flyweight match up starts out quite tentative with both fighters looking to find their range. In the first round, both land some shots but Benavidez' speed is the difference and to more or less secure the round he lands a take down and looks to be attempting a submission as the round came to an end. Round 1 for Benavidez.
Round two starts with Benavidez landing a big head kick to Ortiz. Up to this point, Benavidez is significantly out striking Ortiz 3/1. Big shot hurts Ortiz but he recovers and drops Benavidez with his own shot and then attempts a take down but Benavidez defends well. Ortiz catches the kick of Benavidez and lands another jab before Benavidez scrambles and shows his superior strength. In fairness to Ortiz, he's doing well against the #2 guy in the division. 30 seconds left to go in the round and Benavidez lands with a sweet right, controlling the fight.
Third and final round underway here in this fight with Ortiz needing the finish. Benavidez clearly looking to finish the fight here but Ortiz not giving it and really showing his toughness up to this point. Benavidez lands a good takedown but Ortiz gets back up and lands an uppercut. All Benavidez in the third as he easily controls Ortiz in the ground exchanges. Ortiz comes back with a takedown of his own but fails in his attempt to keep Benavidez down for an opportunity. Last 30 seconds see both standing in the middle of the octagon not letting off, good fight. Benavidez takes this comfortably.
Really dominant performance from Benavidez who implemented his grappling and striking to perfection. Ortiz to his credit was solid but Benavidez will now look to continue his streak for a chance to fight for the belt again the future.
Joseph Benavidez def. Dustin Ortiz via Unanimous Decision 30-27 x 3
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