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Joseph Benavidez Explains Why Killing Flyweight “Wouldn’t Make Sense”

Joseph Benavidez won his second straight fight and eight out of his last nine by defeating Dustin Ortiz in a very competitive split-decision victory...
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Joseph Benavidez Questions Friendship with T.J. Dillashaw

Rumors of the flyweight division being at stake in the UFC Brooklyn main event have remained steady leading into Saturday’s event, and neither of...
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Joseph Benavidez Inks New 4 Fight Deal with UFC, ‘Business as Usual’ at Flyweight

If the UFC is getting rid of the flyweight division that comes as news to former title contender Joseph Benavidez, who just signed a...
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Joseph Benavidez Ends Up with Rematch Against Dustin Ortiz at UFC on ESPN+ Debut

Joseph Benavidez will serve as the backup to the flyweight title fight between Henry Cejudo and T.J. Dillashaw in January but now he actually...
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Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo ‘Put On Hold’

We may not be able to see Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo for a while. Benavidez vs. Figueiredo was expected to take place on the...
UFC

Deiveson Figueiredo Vows Flyweight Division Will Continue

Deiveson Figueiredo is a red-hot prospect in the flyweight division who sports a spotless 15-0 record and has found himself as the #5 ranked...
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Joseph Benavidez Expecting to Be Backup Fighter for UFC 233 Flyweight Title Bout

Earlier today, the UFC announced that Joseph Benavidez will be facing Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 233, which just happens to be the same card...
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Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Reported for UFC 233

Joseph Benavidez will reportedly be making a flyweight-quick turn around when he checks into the Honda Center in Anaheim California to take on undefeated...
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Kamaru Usman Scores Biggest Payday at ‘Ultimate Fighter’ 28 Finale

Kamaru Usman scored the biggest payday for any fighter on 'The Ultimate Fighter' 28 Finale card with his win over Rafael dos Anjos in...
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TUF 28 Finale Highlights: Joseph Benavidez Smashes Alex Perez

Joseph Benavidez smashed Alex Perez in quick order. The two fighters met in a flyweight bout at the TUF 28 Finale on FOX Sports...
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Alex Perez Open To 135 Move After Beating Joseph Benavidez

In the TUF 28 Finale prelims, Alex Perez will look to improve to 4-0 in the UFC. To do so, he will have to...
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Joseph Benavidez Eyes Winner of Dillashaw/Cejudo Bout

Joseph Benavidez will be fighting Alex Perez in 24 hours in the TUF 28 Finale from the Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort in...
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Joseph Benavidez: Flyweight Division More Exciting Than Ever

The future of the flyweight division has been in question from the moment Demetrious Johnson was traded to ONE Championship for Ben Askren. Many,...
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Dana White: ‘People Didn’t Care’ About the UFC Flyweight Division

The UFC flyweight division isn't yet but the weight class definitely appears to be on life support. Rumors have been swirling for weeks that the...
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Joseph Benavidez Booked For TUF 28 Finale

The UFC has gotten Joseph Benavidez booked after his UFC Denver match-up with Ray Borg fell through. Initially, Benavidez and Borg were set to...
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