LAS VEGAS – Joseph Benavidez believes finally winning a UFC championship at this stage of his career would be significantly more rewarding than if he’d done it earlier. Benavidez (27-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) hopes to lock up the next crack at the flyweight title next week when he rematches Jussier Formiga (23-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 3. If Benavidez wins, it could position him to challenge Henry Cejudo in what would be his third opportunity at a UFC belt. Although it would have been rewarding to get the job done in one of his earlier chances against Demetrious Johnson, there’s something about aging that brings wisdom and perspective. For Benavidez, putting the gold around his waist would resonate far deeper now than when he was younger.
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