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Joseph Benavidez not aiming for rematch with Henry Cejudo: ‘That’s not my fight to chase’
With the vacant UFC flyweight title on the line in his next fight, contender Joseph Benavidez is not looking back. Benavidez is scheduled to take on Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 27 which will take place in Norfolk, Virginia for the title that Cejudo was stripped off as he maintains […]
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Joseph Benavidez not a fan of champ-champs: ‘That’s something that maybe needs to change’
The main event of UFC Norfolk on February 29 will see Joseph Benavidez get another chance at UFC flyweight gold, when he takes on Deiveson Figueiredo. The title became vacant back in December when former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo relinquished his title as he focuses on challengers in the bantamweight division. While there is history […]
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Henry Cejudo distances himself from Joseph Benavidez title fight
UFC Bantamweight and Flyweight Champion Henry Cejudo has cast a shadow of doubt over a potential title fight between himself and Joseph Benavidez. Cejudo was last in action against Marlon Moraes back in June at UFC 238, where he was able to capture the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship to become a two-weight world champion. The […]
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Benavidez contemplates possibility of “unfulfilled” career without title
Joseph Benavidez is gearing up to fight Dustin Ortiz this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 57. The bout is one that would extend Benavidez win streak to 2, and leaves the #2 ranked flyweight with a lot to lose against #13 ranked Dustin Ortiz, who is currently on a 2-fight win streak of his own. […]
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Joseph Benavidez Still Haunted By KO From Demetrious Johnson
Joseph Benavidez may be one of the top ranked flyweights in the world, but that hasn’t stopped him from not being able to forget what happened when he faced the champion Demetrious Johnson last year. Benavidez was the man many picked to beat Johnson, but was stopped in his tracks early in the first round […]
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REPLAY! Watch Demetrious Johnson KO Joseph Benavidez At UFC On FOX 9
Demetrious Johnson is gearing up for his UFC 178 bout against Chris Cariaso next Saturday, and to get fans ready, let’s take a look back at when Demetrious Johnson KO’d Joseph Benavidez back in 2013. By Evan Stoumbelis
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.gif | FAIL! Faber Gets Left Hanging During UFC 177
During the UFC 177 PPV this past Saturday, Urijah Faber was looking on with his Team Alpha Male stablemates Chad Mendes and Joseph Benavidez. When Faber went for a fist bump, the other two left him hanging.
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QUICK TWITT: Joseph Benavidez Meets Dustin Ortiz At FN Austin
Joseph Benavidez will be stepping in the Octagon on November 22nd to face #12 ranked Dustin Ortiz at UFC Austin. Benavidez recently picked up a win over Timothy Elliot back at UFC 172 in April, earning himself a performance of the night bonus. Prior to that he fought Demetrious Johnson for the Flyweight title but […]
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QUICK TWITT | Benavidez Brags About “Moment” With Beyonce
Look out Jay-Z! UFC flyweight title challenger, Joseph Benavidez is enjoying time in Sacramento with his girl and a fresh dose of Miss Beyonce Knowles. Check it: Made eye contact with Beyonce last night then she showed me her butt! GF was very understanding about it:) pic.twitter.com/Ewh7H0aFuu — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) August 4, 2014
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T.J. Dillashaw Ties The Knot With Fiance
UFC Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw tied the knot with fiance Rebecca Reynoso this past weekend, and fellow Team Alpha Male teammate Joseph Benavidez captured the event via Twitter. Check out the wedding photos below. Mr. and Mrs. Bantamweight champion of the world Dillashaw! @TJDillashaw @rebecca_reynoso #DillashawWedding pic.twitter.com/OD0GUFVYiz — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) June 22, 2014 Best […]
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Gay Male In The UFC? Benavidez Says ‘Cool’, Jones Unsure
There are currently gay fighters within the UFC’s ranks. The only open ones however, happen to be female. In a recent polling by FOX Sports, a few notable UFC fighters were asked about the subject and the responses may surprise you. Joseph Benavidez “Why not? It would be cool to see a gay guy just […]
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Ludwig Ready To Focus On Training Regular People Not Fighters
Last month we learned that, Duane Ludwig, Head Coach at Team Alpha Male, was moving on and packing up to Colorado. It’s actually become a pretty sensitive subject with the T.A.M. boys. However, for Duane, a UFC veteran, he’s happy and more than ready to take a backseat and focus on teaching Martial Arts, not […]
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Faber Dishes On Ludwig Departure, What’s Next For Team Alpha Male
“I think it’s good. There was a lot of publicity that came with that whole thing with Duane, but this team has been building for 11 years now. We were looking for a coach, and he came in and everyone made a big deal about it. We learned a lot from him, and from his […]
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Ludwig Shocked Team Alpha Male Departure Went Public
Last night we learned that, Team Alpha Male, one of the most successful teams in MMA, is losing their head coach. On Fox Sports 1’s ‘UFC Tonight’ show, the broadcast team announced that Duane Ludwig is set to leave the Sacramento fight teams side in favor of something new. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, Ludwig […]
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Duane Ludwig Leaving Team Alpha Male, Search For New Coach Under Way
Despite all the success of the Team Alpha Male squad since bringing in UFC veteran, Duane Ludwig, it looks as if the relationship is being terminated. A reason for the departure is not known, but there is nothing out there leading us to believe the shift is due to any unfavorable conditions. According to UFC […]
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Joseph Benavidez vs. Timothy Elliott set for UFC 172 in Baltimore
UFC officials announced today that a flyweight tilt between Joseph Benavidez (19-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Timothy Elliott (10-4-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is the latest addition to April’s UFC 172 event in Baltimore, Maryland. Joseph Benavidez has gone 6-2 in the UFC, but has yet to solve the riddle that is UFC flyweight champion Demetrious […]
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BJPENN.COM Rankings Update: Five Shifts Following UFC on FOX 9
By Evan Stoumbelis This past Saturday UFC fans got to see four great fights on Fox for UFC on FOX 9. Below are our changed rankings for the fighters that fought, and won or lost this past Saturday. Head on over to the rankings section of our site for a complete top 10 ranking ladder […]
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UFC on FOX 9 Salary Report: Johnson Bags $250k For Title Defense
The California State Athletic Commission has released the UFC on FOX 9 disclosed salaries. Of the $1.1 million total pay-out, the UFC dished UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson a cool quarter-mill for his successful title defense and paid ‘The California Kid’ $200k for his second round submission over McDonald. The Full disclosed salaries are as follows: […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Johnson K.O.’s Benavidez In The First (Highlights)
Watch highlights of Demetrious Johnson’s KO victory over Joseph Benavidez. Find More UFC On FOX 9 highlights HERE!
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Faber Chokes Out McDonald (Highlights)
Watch highlights of Urijah Faber’s win over Michael McDonald. Find More UFC On FOX 9 highlights HERE!
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Mendes vs. Lentz highlights
Check out highlights of Chad ‘Money’ Mendes’ unanimous decision win over Nik ‘The Carny’ Lentz. Find More UFC On FOX 9 highlights HERE!
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Lauzon vs. Danzig highlights
Watch highlights of Joe Lauzon’s unanimous decision win over Mac Danzig. Find More UFC On FOX 9 highlights HERE!
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.gif | “Might Mouse” K.O.’s Benavidez Early In The First
In tonight’s UFC on FOX 9 main event, Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson retained his title in a rematch against Joseph Benavidez. It took the flyweight champion just two-minutes to put the challenger to sleep with a well-placed over-hand right. Here’s the replay: Here’s More: .gif | Urijah Faber Chokes Out Michael McDonald .gif | Chad […]
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.gif | Urijah Faber Chokes Out Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber cemented himself as a true contender to the UFC’s bantamweight crown. The former WEC champion put away the very game Michael McDonald, choking out the young fighter early in the second round. Here’s the replay: Here’s More: .gif | “Might Mouse” K.O.’s Benavidez Early In The First .gif | Chad Mendes vs. Nik […]
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.gif | Chad Mendes vs. Nik Lentz Highlights
Chad Mendes increased his win streak tonight, stretching it to 5 with his unanimous decision win over Nick Lentz. While he did indeed fight to a decision, it was an entertaining and dominant win. Here are the highlights: Here’s More: .gif | “Might Mouse” K.O.’s Benavidez Early In The First .gif | Urijah Faber Chokes […]
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.gif | Joe Lauzon vs. Mac Danzig Highlights
Tonight Joe Lauzon killed his 100% finishing rate with a unanimous decision victory over TUF winner Mac Danzig. If you missed the UFC on FOX 9 live broadcast, enjoy these animated .gif’s from tonight’s main card opener. Lauzon vs. Danzig: Here’s More: .gif | “Might Mouse” K.O.’s Benavidez Early In The First .gif | Urijah […]
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‘UFC on FOX 9′ $50K Bonus Winners: Barboza/Castillo, Faber and Johnson
Submission of the Night: Urijah Faber Faber’s striking was as crisp as it has ever been and he stayed on his toes which allowed him to counter most of Michael McDonald’s strikes. Faber stunned McDonald with a big right hand to the temple and dropped him after connecting with two more brutal shots. McDonald planted […]
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UFC on FOX 9 Results: Mendes Coasts to Unanimous Decision Victory Against Lentz
Chad Mendes walked into the octagon as a -840 favorite, which is unheard of. The bookies were apparently right in labeling him as that heavy of a favorite, but it was for all the wrong reasons. We’re used to seeing Mendes dominate and destroy his opponents, but he was perfectly content with taking Lentz down […]