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Joseph Benavidez: Third Bout vs. ‘Mighty Mouse’ is ‘the Only Fight I Want Now’

Joseph Benavidez is currently 0-for-2 against the reigning flyweight king, but after yet another solid performance, he is more than ready to prove that the third time is the charm.

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Benavidez won his six straight flyweight bout — and 10th at 125 pounds in the UFC overall — in "The Ultimate Fighter 24” finale co-main event, as he took a split decision over rival reality show coach Henry Cejudo.