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Deiveson Figueiredo Calls For Interim Title Fight With Joseph Benavidez
By FCF Staff
After recording his sixth UFC victory on Saturday, by submitting Tim Elliot, Deiveson Figueiredo is campaigning for an interim flyweight title fight with Joseph Benavidez.
Figueiredo tapped Elliot out at UFC Tampa, by catching the veteran fighter with… Read More
Aljamain Sterling’s Okay if “Legend” Joseph Benavidez Gets First Crack at Henry Cejudo
By FCF Staff
Aljamain Sterling has been campaigning hard for a fight with Henry Cejudo. But, after UFC Minneapolis, the bantamweight reported he’ll understand if Joseph Benavidez fights the champ-champ first.
Benavidez faced Jussier “Formiga” on Saturday night, and proceeded… Read More
Joseph Benavidez to Battle Deiveson Figueiredo Next
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has been booked for a quick turn-around fight, following his stoppage win over Alex Perez last weekend.
The UFC’s announced that Benavidez will take on fellow flyweight contender, Deiveson Figueiredo, January 26th at UFC 233.
Prior… Read More
Joseph Benavidez is “Trying to Change” Narrative Surrounding Future of UFC’s Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been plenty of indications the men’s flyweight division in the UFC is in serious jeopardy, but Joseph Benavidez is doing his best to save it.
Earlier this year there was renewed rumors the UFC was… Read More
TUF 24: Joseph Benavidez Believes Henry Cejudo is a “Real Doofus” After Coaching Opposite Flyweight
By FCF Staff
After coaching opposite of Henry Cejudo for several weeks, Joseph Benavidez is reporting that his opinion of the flyweight contender changed…for the worse.
The two are coaches for TUF 24, which features all flyweight fighters and will… Read More
TUF 24: Henry Cejudo And Joseph Benavidez to Coach Season Featuring Flyweights
By FCF Staff
The 24th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter” will determine the next challenger for the UFC’s flyweight title, and it will be coached by contenders Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo.
Recently the promotion confirmed that the flyweights will… Read More
UFC 197 Free Fight: Demetrious Johnson vs Joseph Benavidez
UFC 197: Demetrious Johnson Says Other Contenders Not as Good as Joseph Benavidez or John Dodson
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo is being billed as legitimate threat to the reign of Demetrious Johnson, but the flyweight champ has his doubts as to whether he’s a better fighter than previous opponents.
Recently the UFC announced that Johnson… Read More
UFC Books Joseph Benavidez vs. Zach Makovsky
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its February 6th card in Las Vegas, as the promotion has announced that Joseph Benavidez will take on Zach Makovsky at the event.
UFC 196 will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 192: Joseph Benavidez vs. Ali Bagautinov Among Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 192 has picked up a couple of pivotal fights, as according to a new report, Joseph Benavidez vs. Ali Bagautinov and Rose Namajunas vs. Angela Hill have been added to the line-up.… Read More
UFC FN 57: Joseph Benavidez and Chico Camus Backstage Interviews
UFC FN 57: Joseph Benavidez vs. Dustin Ortiz Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s November 22nd card in Austin, Texas, has received a notable flyweight bout, as Joseph Benavidez will square off with Dustin Ortiz. The UFC announced the match-up on Tuesday.
UFC FN 57 will be… Read More
Demetrious Johnson-Joseph Benavidez II to Headline TUF 18 Finale
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has done nothing but impress since he lost by split decision to Demetrious Johnson approximately one year ago, and as a result, the #1 flyweight contender has been booked to rematch the champion. The UFC… Read More
UFC Star Joseph Benavidez Talks New Outlook On Training From Thailand: I’m Awkward With A Purpose
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Report: Joseph Benavidez Fighting Jussier “Formiga” September 4th
By FCF Staff
It appears perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has his next opponent, as the flyweight will reportedly fight Jussier “Formiga” da Silva on September 4th. According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate.com, sources close to the UFC… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Taking His Time Towards Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Team Alpha Male’s Joseph Benavidez is on the fast track back towards a flyweight title shot after finishing Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez, though isn’t in a hurry to demand… Read More