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Joseph Benavidez

Nickname The Beefcake Birthdate July 31, 1984
Height / Weight 5'4" - 135 Place of Birth San Antonio, Texas

Joseph Benavidez is a WEC bantamweight fighter that trains out of Team Alpha Male with Urijah Faber. He holds WEC victories over well respected fighters such as Rani Yahya, Jeff Curran and Miguel Torres. However, in his two fights against reigning WEC champion Dominick Cruz, Benavidez has been on the losing end.

Last Fight

WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki

Nov 11, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Joseph Benavidez vs Erik Koch

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Notes from the UFC 146 open workouts, Roy Nelson shows off his Shaolin kung-fu training, and Joe Rogan squashes his beef with Rampage Jackson on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Latest UFC on FUEL TV 3 odds and betting guide for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' in Virginia

Bet on UFC on FUEL 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" with this complete online wager guide with odds, picks and best bets for all the action at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., on May 15, 2012.

UFC On Fuel TV 3: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection

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Fan vote sends Scott Jorgensen vs Eddie Wineland to UFC on FX 3 main card

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be promoting the bantamweight brawl between Scott Jorgensen vs. Eddie Wineland to the main card of UFC on FX 3, currently scheduled for the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., on June 8, 2012.

USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Bantamweight

The division remains on hold thanks to #1 Dominick Cruz and #2 Urijah Faber coaching The Ultimate Fighter Live.

UFC 145 Results: Michael McDonald Should Be Brought Along On Opposite Path To Renan Barao

UFC 145 fight card: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald fight prediction, preview and breakdown

A complete breakdown of the UFC 145 bantamweight fight between Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 21, 2012, including an in-depth preview and prediction of the main card showdown on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans - Miguel Torres Vs. Michael McDonald Dissection

UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans - Miguel Torres Vs. Michael McDonald Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC 145's Michael McDonald thinks it's horrible Miguel Torres changed his style after knockout loss

UFC bantamweight contender Michael McDonald does not believe that Miguel Torres, or any fighter for that matter, should completely change up their fighting styles after a loss or a knockout.

UFC on FUEL TV 2: Seven weeks without UFC action is too long to wait for fights

It's been seven weeks since the last UFC event. Can the number one fight promotion in the world survive that kind of lapse?

UFC On FX 3 Headed To Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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USA TODAY/MMA NATION March 2012 Consensus Rankings: Bantamweight

The top of the division remains on hold while #1 Dominick Cruz and #2 Urijah Faber act as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter Live.

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The odds makers really like Demetrious Johnson despite Ian McCall having fought him to a draw only weeks ago.

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Scott Jorgensen vs Eddie Wineland bantamweight bout set for UFC on FX 3 on June 8

UFC on FX 3 fight card update: Scott Jorgensen vs Eddie Wineland bantamweight brawl announced for June 8, 2012.

Ian McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson Rematch Booked for UFC on FX 3

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Demetrious Johnson vs Ian McCall rematch announced for UFC on FX 3 on June 8

UFC on FX 3 fight card update: Demetrious Johnson vs Ian McCall rematch announced; Flyweight semifinal match will take place at UFC on FX 3 on June 8, 2012.

Joseph Benavidez Discusses Flyweight Tournament And Johnson-McCall Rematch

UFC flyweight tournament finalist Joseph Benavidez talks about the rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall, and his frustration with another long layoff.

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