A stalwart contender in the WEC and UFC bantamweight divisions for the past several years, Joseph Benavidez now finds himself on the precipice of becoming the the UFC’s first flyweight champion.
With a career record of 16-2, the opportunity to grasp UFC gold is the culmination of years of success for the 27-year-old Benavidez, who is quickly making a name for himself as one of the all-around best fighters in mixed martial arts.
The Team Alpha Male fight camp member is currently riding a four-fight win streak, including a March victory over Yasuhiro Urushitani. The momentum garnered by this recent run of victories has earned Benavidez a date with Demetrious Johnson at UFC 152 for the UFC flyweight title.
What gives Benavidez his competitive edge inside the Octagon? Read on to find out.