Benavidez (photo) has five victories. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Twice challenging for the flyweight title, Joseph Benavidez He is looking to take the path once again towards the belt in the 57 kg category and he already knows exactly who to face to do so. In an interview, “Joe Jitsu”, as he is known, said he would like to face the Brazilian Wilson reis in the coming months, and even hinted that the duel is already being negotiated.
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“Obviously, I want to fight him, but he asked to face me first. It's difficult for me to choose opponents. When I'm number one I don't challenge anyone because it doesn't make sense for me to say I want to fight number eight. There’s no reason to say that,” Benavidez told the “MMA Junkie” website. “People can challenge me and then the game begins. O Wilson reis He said he wants to fight me and he is someone I have a lot of respect for; he is a veteran and wants to compete against the best. I want to compete with the best, and I've been asking for this fight. So, I hope that soon, maybe in June or July (it will happen). There is nothing official, but it will happen”, he added.
At 31, Joseph Benavidez has a professional record of 24 wins and four losses. The Team Alpha Male athlete is on a five-fight winning streak, the most recent of which was over Zach Makovsky in February. Already Wilson reis, has a record of 20 wins and six losses. The Brazilian is coming off a triumph over Dustin Ortiz, in a fight held last January.
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