Issue 106

October 2013

The leading UFC flyweight contender braves the heat in San Diego before partying with fans at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas

SUNDAY 23rd  

The multi-time, double-division world title challenger takes some time out from his rigorous training regime in Sacramento to go bowling with a few friends, including former UFC lightweight and Team Alpha Male teammate Justin Buchholz.

WEDNESDAY 26th 

It’s back to the grind for Benavidez as the California-based flyweight trains some grappling technique with BJJ coach Dustin Akbari before doing an intense strength and conditioning session, which proves exhausting even for the well-conditioned Alpha Male chaps.

FRIDAY 28th 

Ever the dedicated athlete, the ‘Jobe Awards’ creator manages to squeeze in back-to-back workouts before leaving for San Diego to spend time with his girlfriend, Fox Sports TV host Megan Olivi.

SATURDAY 29th 

Joseph sweats it out in the baking San Diego sun as temperatures are reported at upwards of 25?C. To amuse himself and help take his mind off the heat, Joe posts some light-hearted weather reports on Twitter. “Hotter then the devil wearing a turtleneck at Taco Bell #HeatHumor,” he jokes.

July 2013

TUESDAY 2nd

Benavidez arrives in Las Vegas for the UFC Fan Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. But, even in the gambling capital of the world, you can’t distract the relentless flyweight from training, as Joe hits the gym to work with close friend and teammate

Urijah Faber.

WEDNESDAY 3rd

Long-time Zuffa employees Benavidez and Faber visit the UFC offices. Later, Joe bumps into UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis, tweeting: “Would’ve taken a pic but felt inadequate next to such a specimen. #FlyweightProblems.” 

FRIDAY 5th

The big weekend has arrived as the 2013 UFC Fan Expo gets underway. Joe is just one of a record-breaking number of fighters in attendance at this year’s convention and spends all weekend meeting fans, signing autographs and taking pictures.

MONDAY 8th 

There’s no rest for the UFC 125lb’er as he’s straight back in the gym first thing Monday morning in California, doing back-to-back sessions of strength and conditioning and padwork/wrestling. Joe tweets a pic of himself in animal print board shorts, that reads: “Felt like an animal (zebra) doing lunges today!”