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The speaker says becoming the first flyweight champion would make him part of history and give him lasting recognition. He also suggests that achievement would always define how people remember him, no matter what else he does.
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Originally said in English.
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About Joseph Benavidez
American former mixed martial artist
Joseph Rolando Benavidez is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the bantamweight division in World Extreme Cagefighting and spent most of his career in the flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Benavidez is known for his time across those major promotions and for competing at the lighter weight classes in mixed martial arts. His recorded remarks on this site reflect the language of an athlete whose career was built in a demanding, technical sport.
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