Without question, Joseph Benavidez is one of the best flyweight fighters in the world. That he doesn’t have a UFC title to show for it is the only real knock against him. On Saturday, Benavidez (25-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) will try to get back on the road to a third UFC title shot when he takes on Sergio Pettis (16-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) at UFC 225. Their fight is part of a stacked preliminary card on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims on FS1 and a main card on pay-per-view at United Center in Chicago. Related UFC 225 prelims pre-event facts: Rashad Evans ties record in light-heavyweight return More than a year ago, Benavidez had to undergo surgery on his right knee.
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