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Joseph Benavidez Biography

Joseph Benavidez is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on July 31, 1984 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. American MMA fighter nicknamed Joe B-Wan Kenobi. He became a professional fighter when he was in the year 2006, and found himself competing at featherweight, bantamweight, and flyweight levels.

He defeated He defeated Jeff Curran via unanimous decision at WEC 40 on April 5, 2009. via unanimous decision at WEC 40 on April 5, 2009.

Joseph Rolando Benavidez (born July 31, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a flyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of March 2, 2020, he is #2 in the UFC flyweight rankings.

Before joining up with Urijah Faber, Benavidez fought in smaller shows and trained while working as a screen printer in New Mexico. Hoping to eventually make a living fighting MMA, he sought out Faber on a trip to California in January 2007. Unable to find Faber’s gym, he visited one in Roseville hoping to locate him. There his fighting ability impressed the members and instructors enough (or, in Faber’s words: “[he] basically beat the crap out of everyone”) to refer him to Faber. This was only hours before Benavidez’ flight home was due and he had to leave for the airport, unable to meet up with him.

His birthplace was San Antonio, Texas.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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His flight was then canceled, giving him the chance to meet up with Faber as he had hoped. Benavidez impressed Faber enough to offer him a job at the front desk of his gym, enabling him to leave New Mexico to come train with him and his team. Benavidez then went back to New Mexico, “jammed everything into his car” and moved to California. After fighting with smaller US-based promotions, Benavidez was offered a fight with Norifumi Yamamoto by Japanese MMA-promoter Dream in July 2008 at Dream 5. The bout was canceled only days before the fight, and Benavidez was instead matched against Junya Kodo whom he defeated by guillotine choke submission.

Joseph Benavidez Net Worth

Joseph Benavidez is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joseph Benavidez's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the winner of two state football Championships when he played for Las Cruces High School.

He was victorious in the first 16 professional bouts 8 of which were won via submission.

Joseph Rolando Benavidez was born on July 31, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas, and is of Mexican descent. Benavidez grew up with his single mother and two brothers. He attended Las Cruces High School, where he began training boxing. At the age of 16, he also began wrestling, discipline in which he became a New Mexico State champion. He continued to wrestle for one semester at William Penn University before dropping out. From the college onwards Benavidez struggled with alcohol and drug abuse before becoming sober, subsequently turning his interest into mixed martial arts.

Benavidez fought Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Rani Yahya on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45. Benavidez won via first round TKO.

Next, Benavidez faced Dominick Cruz on August 9, 2009 at WEC 42. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joseph Benavidez height 5 ft 4 in Joseph weight 56 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Benavidez was then signed by US-based World Extreme Cagefighting. On December 3, 2008, he fought Danny Martinez at WEC 37 and won by unanimous decision.

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.

Who is Joseph Benavidez Dating?

According to our records, Joseph Benavidez married to Megan Olivi . As of December 1, 2023, Joseph Benavidez’s is not dating anyone.

Benavidez faced Jeff Curran on April 5, 2009 at WEC 40. Benavidez dominated Curran from the opening bell with superior grappling and striking, knocking the opponent down in the first round. Curran unsuccessfully attempted an armbar in the second round and a triangle choke in the third round.

Facts & Trivia

Joseph Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joseph Benavidez celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.

Benavidez faced Wagnney Fabiano on November 11, 2010, replacing an injured Brian Bowles. Benavidez defeated Fabiano via second round submission. After an uneventful first round of striking between the two, Benavidez stung Fabiano with a left and pounced, submitting the 3rd degree black belt with a guillotine choke at 2:45 of the second round.

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