“This is a lonely sport, the more family, the more laughs, and the more fun you can have, the better. At the end of the day, though, it's one man's journey to try and be the best in the world.”

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.