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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

Joseph Benavidez Coverage

Morning Report: Notes From a Heavyweight Day; Roy Nelson Demos Shaolin Kung-Fu Training

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

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

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

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

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 13, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

UFC On Fuel TV 3: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection (preview and analysis)

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

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

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

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

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

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Apr 23, 2012 9:30 AM EDT

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

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

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

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Apr 19, 2012 4:09 PM EDT

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

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

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

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2012 11:42 PM EDT

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

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Apr 5, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

The UFC has announced Fort Lauderdale, Florida's BankAtlantic Center as the location of UFC on FX 3 on June 8th. Fans contributed to the selection of the location via the UFC's Hometown Throwdown promotion with Harley Davidson, and fans will also get to vote on a fight to appear on the televised main card.

UFC on FX 3 announced for the BankAtlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on June 8

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2012 11:27 AM EDT

Thanks to fan voting in the Harley Davidson Hometown Throwdown contest, UFC on FX 3 is heading to the BankAtlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale on June 8.

USA TODAY/MMA NATION March 2012 Consensus Rankings: Bantamweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

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

UFC On FX 3: Demetrious Johnson Heavy Favorite Over Ian McCall

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 28, 2012 9:29 PM EDT

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

UFC on FX 3 odds: Demetrious Johnson opens as -175 favorite against Ian McCall for June 8 rematch

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2012 4:45 PM EDT

Demetrious Johnson is the -175 favorite against Ian McCall (+145) in their UFC on FX 3 rematch set for June 8.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA On Twitter - Arianny Celeste Poses For FHM Philippines, Amir Sadollah's Awesome Mom

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Mar 28, 2012 10:02 AM EDT

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

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

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

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

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 20, 2012 10:23 PM EDT

A rematch between Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson to decide a finalist in the flyweight tournament was announced for UFC on FX 3.

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

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

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

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

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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