After months of uncertainty over the division, longtime top UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez is feeling confident that the 125-pound weight class is in a ‘good spot.’
Demetrious Johnson’s departure to ONE Championship in October last year and the release of many fighters at 125-pounds raised serious question marks over the future of the UFC flyweight division. Talking to MMA Fighting, Benavidez said that used to be the topic of every question he answered.
“That used to be every interview, every person I ran into,” Benavidez said.
“Now it’s, “When are you fighting Cejudo, (and) when is he going to be back?