What's next for Benavidez?

[marksmen]

He is in a weird and kind of shitty position. He is the #1 contender but has already lost to DJ twice and convincingly. I doubt they want to make Joe vs DJ 3, what can they say... Joe would need to win a couple more and win in stunning fashion to be able to promote a 3rd. What does Joe do if DJ keeps that belt?

 

[Danespina]

Rebook the Ben Nguyen bout as a title eliminator.

 

[Kvolcom]

He does what Rich Franklin did...move up in weight class

 

[Which Doctor]

A role in the next Star Wars film that features Ewoks.

 

[SirKratos]

I don't really believe that "But he lost twice..." thing. If he keeps himself motivated and stays at the top (despite losing to champ twice), that means he deserves another shot. I'd be ok with 3rd or 4th or 5th fight between them as long as Benavidez is winning contender fights

 

[Fluffernutter]

Bellator

 

[Sonny Qc]

won his last 6 I think.

Nothing against a 3rd shot tbh.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Bellator

Does Bellator have a 125lbs Division ?

(like seriously, I'm not sure...)

 

[Dogo1]

135

 

[danger_duck]

Does Bellator have a 125lbs Division ?

(like seriously, I'm not sure...)

135 is the lowest. Benavidez could probably get that belt though, not the steepest competition.

 

[AKA_Steve_B]

3rd times a charm , you know.

After that , you have to move up or down ....

 

[caliboi74lv]

135

he has fought there before, was good there too, except for Cruz being there at the time. Cruz is at 135, now so is Cody. tough fights up there too. I'd say try for a another TS at DJ. I wish DJ to move up though.

 

[HaulParris]

If DJ goes off superfighting, WME/UFC would be more than happy to have an interim belt fight between Joe and whomever else, and then hype up a “unification” bout.