How many consecutive wins will Joseph Benavidez need to collect before he gets another UFC title shot? At least seven.
The UFC announced Thursday that Benavidez is slated to meet top-15 ranked flyweight prospect Ben Nguyen in a 125-pound contest on June 10 in Auckland, New Zealand at UFC Fight Night 110.
Benavidez (25-4) has long been considered one of the best flyweights in the world, having racked up a 10-2 record since the division was introduced to the UFC. His only losses over that span are both to reigning champion Demetrious Johnson, the first by split decision and the second via first-round knockout.