Gallery Sergio Pettis def. Joseph Benavidez at UFC 225: Best photos view 20 images CHICAGO – Sergio Pettis (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) nearly finished Joseph Benavidez (25-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) early but had to settle in for the long haul, using sharp counters and great takedown defense to edge the perennial contender. The flyweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 225 event at United Center in Chicago. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims on FS1 and a main card on pay-per-view. Related UFC 225 discussion thread UFC 225 play-by-play and live results Benavidez opened the action with several sharp leg kicks before driving forward with punches and looking to grapple. Pettis stood firm in the face of the attacks and landed a clean left hand counter that sent Benavidez quickly to the canvas
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