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Ray Borg coach credits John Dodson as key player in prep for UFC champ Demetrious Johnson
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LAS VEGAS – Ray Borg didn’t have to look far for advice on what it’s like to face UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.
Jackson Wink MMA striking coach Brandon Gibson said Johnson’s two-time opponent, John Dodson, played a key role in Borg’s preparation for his title fight Saturday at UFC 216.
“He’s gone in there and pushed Ray in the hard rounds,” Gibson told reporters at open workouts for Borg’s (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) fight against Johnson (26-2-1 MMA, 14-1-1 UFC) in the pay-per-view co-headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Dodson’s one of those guys I think can show speed similar to Demetrious, with power behind it.
“So it’s been great having Dodson in the gym. He’s taken Ray under his wing like a little brother, and he’s given him a lot of insight on what he felt in those 50 minutes.”
That insight stops short of victory, of course. Johnson defeated Dodson on two separate occasions, bringing the team to 0-3 against the champ and his camp at AMC Pankration.
Still, you could do worse for advice. Dodson managed to drop Johnson multiple times in their first meeting. Borg can use all the help he can get.
Watch the above video for Gibson’s thoughts on the fight.
For more on UFC 216, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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