Ray Borg | |
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Born | Ray Borg August 4, 1993 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Other names | The Tazmexican Devil |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
Division | Flyweight (2011-present) |
Reach | 63.0 in (160 cm) |
Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 12 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Ray Borg (born August 4, 1993), is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2012, Borg made a name for himself fighting mostly in his native Southwestern United States, competing in promotions like King of the Cage and Legacy Fighting Championship.
As of February 10, 2016, Borg is ranked #14 in the official UFC Flyweight rankings
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.
Borg was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Dustin Ortiz on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne. He lost the fight via split decision.
Borg was scheduled to face Ryan Benoit, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. However, due to an injury, Benoit was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Howell. Borg won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round. The win also won Borg his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Borg was briefly linked to a potential fight against Richie Vaculik on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55. However, Borg was forced to pull out of the event due to injury and was replaced by Neil Seery. Subsequently, Seery pulled out of that bout as well and was replaced by Louis Smolka.
Borg faced Chris Kelades on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. Borg won the one sided fight via submission in the third round, earning him his second consecutive Performance of the Night award.