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Joseph Benavidez is a mixed martial arts fighter. Joseph Benavidez was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States on July 31, 1984. That works out to 42 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Las Cruces High School and William Penn University. The listed height is 163 cm.
My Take
Joseph Benavidez is, to me, the most honorable kind of fighter, the one whose greatness does not need a belt to prove it. Standing just 163 cm, he ruled the upper tier of the bantamweight and flyweight divisions for years, repeatedly knocking on the championship door without quite walking through. That near-miss career somehow makes his skill feel more authentic, not less. Nicknamed Joejitsu for his grappling mastery, he helped sell the world on the artistry of the lighter weight classes. I will always favor substance over hardware, and few embodied that better than him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph Benavidez
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョセフ・ベナビデス
- Reading
- じょせふ・べなびです
- Born
- July 31, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Height
- 163 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Las Cruces High School
- University
- William Penn University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/joejitsu/
- Xhttps://x.com/JoeJitsu
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%20Benavidez
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%82%BB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%83%8A%E3%83%93%E3%83%87%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2059587
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joseph Benavidez born?
Joseph Benavidez was born on July 31, 1984 and is 42 years old.
Where is Joseph Benavidez from?
Joseph Benavidez is from San Antonio, Texas, United States.
What does Joseph Benavidez do?
Joseph Benavidez works as mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Joseph Benavidez?
Joseph Benavidez is 163 cm tall.
Where did Joseph Benavidez study?
Joseph Benavidez attended William Penn University.
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