Demetrious Johnson (pictured) beat Joseph Benavidez 14 months ago to become the inaugural UFC flyweight champion. According to the Gambling Gods, Johnson will likely do the same in tonight’s rematch.
“Mighty Mouse” is a slight -140 odds-on favorite to retain his title. Benavidez, meanwhile, comes in just behind at +110.
Benavidez has been a different fighter since suffering the biggest defeat of his career – winning his past three scraps with the last two ending in knockout fashion – so their sequel could be very interesting.
Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California hosts Saturday’s festivities.
Here are the wagering lines for tonight’s fights:
Underdog (+) Favorites (-)
Preliminary Card:
Darren Uyenoyama +200
Alp Ozkilic -260Abel Trujillo +100
Roger Bowling -130Cody Mckenzie +210
Sam Stout -280Zach Makovsky +210
Scott Jorgensen -280Bobby Green +125
Pat Healy -155Danny Castillo +250
Edson Barboza -350Ryan LaFlare -125
Court Mcgee -105Main Card:
Mac Danzig +155
Joe Lauzon -190Nik Lentz +550
Chad Mendes -900Michael McDonald +115
Urijah Faber -145Joseph Benavidez +110
Demetrious Johnson -140