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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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