Joseph Benavidez reflects on his career, previews title fight vs. Figueiredo | ESPN MMA

Joseph Benavidez sits down with Brendan Fitzgerald to reflect on his early days in mixed martial arts, including fighting in the WEC and being one of the first UFC flyweights. Benavidez (10:11) discusses the keys to his longevity in the sport and how he’s in a much better place than he was 15 years ago. (20:00) He looks back at his title opportunities against Demetrious Johnson and (26:19) how he has been still working toward winning the belt throughout his career. (31:18) Benavidez previews his bout vs. Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night in Norfolk, Virginia, saying that winning the title would add to his Wikipedia page.

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