Demetrious Johnson Vs. Ray Borg should have happened in UFC 215 and was drafted on the fight card as one of the two title fights for UFC 215, but Borg fell ill and was forced to call it off. However, the fight is now rescheduled and will add to the excitement at UFC 216 come October 7th. Had it not been for the rescheduling, there is no doubt that this would have been the highlight of the evening, but promoters had already gotten behind the Tony Ferguson Vs. Kevin Lee fight for UFC 216 and so they are going to keep it that way.
From the standpoint of the fans, however, watching Johnson take on Borg may just be selling point for UFC 216. Borg is a solid fighter who certainly hasn’t received the spotlight and respect he deserves from the UFC. The UFC and Dana White wanted to pit Champ Demetrious Johnson against TJ Dilshaw instead of against Borg despite the fact that Borg was higher in terms of rankings that Dilshaw.
Borg has evolved as a fighter over the years and has really made himself a force to be reckoned with. While his record may not seem all that impressive on paper, the reality is rather different. The ease and domination with which he won against reputable fighters is what has been really eye catching about Borg.
Author : Rory McGregor
