Ray Borg
Ray Borg | |
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Born | Flyweight (2012–2020) Bantamweight (2019) | August 4, 1993
Reach | 63 in (160 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Team | FitNHB (until 2016) Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2016–2019) Jackson's MMA Acoma (2019–present)[2] |
Years active | 2012–2023 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 5 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Ray Borg (born August 4, 1993), is an American former professional
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After a successful career in United States, with an undefeated 6–0 mixed martial arts record, it was revealed in April 2014, that Borg had signed with the UFC.[4]
Borg made his UFC debut against Dustin Ortiz on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne.[5] He lost the fight via split decision.[6]
Borg was scheduled to face Ryan Benoit, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens.[7] However, due to an injury, Benoit was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Howell.[8] Borg won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round.[9] The win also won Borg his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[10]
Borg was briefly linked to a potential fight against
Borg faced
Borg faced promotional newcomer
Borg faced
Borg was expected to face Fredy Serrano on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.[21] However, Borg pulled out on July 21 due to injury and was replaced by Ryan Benoit.[22]
Following a quick recovery, Borg was quickly rescheduled and was expected to face Ian McCall on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.[23] However, Borg pulled out of the fight on September 7 citing an illness. With no time to find a suitable replacement, McCall was removed from the card.[24]
Borg next faced Louis Smolka on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207.[25] At the weigh-ins, Borg missed weight for the bout, coming in at 129.5 pounds. As a result, he was fined 30% of his fight purse, which went to Smolka, who agreed to take a catchweight bout.[26] Borg won the fight by unanimous decision.[27]
Borg faced
Borg was expected to face then champion
Borg was expected to face
Borg was expected to face
Borg was expected to face Pingyuan Liu in a bantamweight bout on March 30, 2019, at
Borg faced Gabriel Silva on July 20, 2019, at
Borg faced Rogério Bontorin on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2.[47] At the weigh-ins on February 14, Borg missed weight for the bout, weighing in at 128 pounds, 2 pounds over the non-title flyweight limit of 126 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Borg forfeited 20% of his purse and he was not eligible for any post-fight bonus awards. This marked the fourth time in Borg's career that he has missed weight.[48] Borg won the fight by unanimous decision.[49]
Borg faced Ricky Simón on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[50] He lost the fight via split decision.[51]
Borg was scheduled to face Merab Dvalishvili on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.[52] However, Borg withdrew from the event for personal reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Gustavo Lopez. The bout instead took place at a catchweight of 140 pounds.[53]
Borg was scheduled to face Nate Maness on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[54] However, Borg was removed from the fight on the day of the event's weigh-in for undisclosed reasons. Maness went on to face Johnny Muñoz in a featherweight bout.[55] Borg was subsequently released from the UFC.[56]
Post UFC
Borg made his return against Jesse Arnett at UAE Warriors on June 19, 2021.[57] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[58]
Borg was then scheduled to challenge Vinicius de Oliveira for the UAE Warriors Bantamweight Championship at UAE Warriors 23 on October 29, 2021.[59] However, Borg withdrew from the bout after contracting with COVID-19 and was replaced by Sylvester Chipfumbu.[60]
Borg faced Cody Gibson on January 28, 2022, at Eagle FC 44: Spong vs. Kharitonov.[61] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[62]
Borg faced Ricky Bandejas at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022.[63] He won the close bout via split decision.[64]
Bellator MMA
On February 21, 2023, it was announced that Borg had signed with Bellator MMA.[65]
Borg was scheduled to make his promotional debut moving down to Flyweight to face Kyoji Horiguchi on April 22, 2023, at Bellator 295.[66] However, the day of the weigh-ins, due to weight-management complications for Borg, the bout was scrapped. He was subsequently released from the promotion.[67] After the release, Borg announced that he was retiring from MMA.[68]
Personal life
Borg and his wife Amanda have a son, Anthony, who was born with hydrocephalus in 2018.[2] Borg is also the legal guardian of his niece.[69]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Chris Kelades and Shane Howell.
Mixed martial arts record
21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 6 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 4 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 16–5 | Ricky Bandejas | Decision (split) | Eagle FC 46 | March 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida , United States
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Win | 15–5 | Cody Gibson | Decision (unanimous) | Eagle FC 44 | January 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida , United States
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Win | 14–5 | Jesse Arnett | Decision (unanimous) | UAE Warriors 20 | June 19, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Loss | 13–5 | Ricky Simón | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Win | 13–4 | Rogério Bontorin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Flyweight bout; Borg missed weight (128 lb) and the bout was changed to a Catchweight. |
Win | 12–4 | Gabriel Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards | July 20, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas , United States
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Loss | 11–4 | Casey Kenney | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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Return to Bantamweight; Borg missed weight (137 lb). |
Loss | 11–3 | Demetrious Johnson | Submission (armbar) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 5 | 3:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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For the UFC Flyweight Championship .
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Win | 11–2 | Jussier Formiga | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum | March 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Win | 10–2 | Louis Smolka | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 207 | December 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Catchweight (129.5 lb) bout; Borg missed weight. |
Loss | 9–2 | Justin Scoggins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | February 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 9–1 | Geane Herrera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | August 8, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Catchweight (126.75 lb) bout; Borg missed weight. |
Win | 8–1 | Chris Kelades | Submission (kimura) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch | February 14, 2015 | 3 | 2:56 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 7–1 | Shane Howell | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens | June 28, 2014 | 1 | 2:17 | San Antonio, Texas , United States
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Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 6–1 | Dustin Ortiz | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | April 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Nick Urso | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy FC 30 | April 4, 2014 | 2 | 4:01 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Jeimeson Saudino | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SCS 20 | November 23, 2013 | 2 | 4:22 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | Won the SCS Flyweight Championship. |
Win | 4–0 | Angelo Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Triple A MMA 3: North vs. South | August 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Lee Lindow | TKO (punches) | KOTC: World Championships | May 25, 2013 | 1 | 1:59 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Peter Baltimore | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Regulators | January 19, 2013 | 1 | 4:03 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Gene Perez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Ignite | August 11, 2012 | 1 | 3:01 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
See also
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- ^ @tazmexufc (February 9, 2019). "During my last fight camp my wife and I went threw the process of gaining guardianship of my 7 year old niece. Shortly before my niece was born, her father passed away. Today it is an honor to fill his shoes and take my niece to her first daddy daughter dance" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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