UFC 152 Fighter Diary: Joseph Benavidez

Eat, train, interview, train, hang out and train with UFC flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez in the weeks leading up to his bout at UFC 152.

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[Ross]

i love Benavidez, hope most people get his sense of humor he is a funny dude!

[mecca]

Go on Benavidez, allways puts on good fights.

[andersonsilva-qngl]

thank you for speaking for the rest of us

[stewbot]

I'm excited for the top 3 fights and I will be there live in Toronto for it! First UFC show for me and hopefully won't be the last.

[RobertWanko]

That was cool seeing Joe B watch the trailer for his fight for the first time.

[grindtime]

Lol I love how this video ends. "Yes I hit harder than Bisping!!!"

[_RYEN_]

Tj lavin is a pro bmxer who has lived in Vegas all of his life in a big mix martial arts enthusiast and a all around cool dude

[fennmanic]

Benavidez - 16 W - 4 KOs

Bisping. 22 W - 16 KOs

[joegerarden]

Benavidez, I understand the thinking behind the lo-cal rice cake but the glycemic levels are through the roof on that thing which makes it not the best choice for cutting--or most anything for that matter. Try cinnamon-raison Ezekiel bread instead.

[schrei]

Oh man, a video that is actually available in my country.

[Cryttan]

Bisping vs Benavidez let's go make the fight happen Dana.

[NotEnough]

HAHAHAHA That acually mad me spit out my drink from laughter!

[fumitoshisato]

#teamalphamale for the win! Go Urijah!

[dc]

well its just that bisping doesnt throw wild punches. he kinda fights like the diaz brothers do and just puts pressure on you all the time instead of throwing massive punches

[codymdawson]

not really, people are allowed to say their opinions on youtube comments. flyweights are non stop fast paced action

[symo]

anderson silva is what you call a true champ!!

[ThePackman]

Why does he always sound like he's asking a question when he finishes a sentence?

[ClassicFightingGames]

I only workout 1hr a day and don't drink any caffiene unless its before a workout. Maybe I should start drinking coffee like these guys to get more done

[Xplorerhobo]

Bonnar winning against Silva would be like the biggest upset of all time

[Chewbacca]

A dominant performance, whether there is a finish or not. Is exciting. For example, I thought BJ Penn v Nick Diaz was an exciting fight, although it went to a decision. FoGriff v Bonnar was one the most important and exciting fights in UFC history. Idk anyone who would say that wasn't an exciting fight.