Joseph Benavidez has edged closer to a third crack at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 125-pound belt with his victory over Dustin Ortiz on Saturday night, and he’s keen on the chances of there still being a belt for him to fight for.
Two-time flyweight title challenger Benavidez came into the fight as the favorite against Ortiz having previously beat him back in at UFC Fight Night 57 in November 2014 by unanimous decision, though the fight was much closer this time around showcasing how much Ortiz had improved. The 34-year-old was interviewed backstage after his win and was immediately asked about the future of the flyweight division with strong rumors suggesting the UFC is planning on scrapping the division.