Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall have taunted each other via social for media a while now, both daring the other to step into the cage. It looks like thats exactly what is going to happen on one of MMA’s biggest nights of the year.
Benavidez and McCall will fight on this year’s Super Bowl Weekend card scheduled to go down on February 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At UFC 156 both Benavidez and McCall will be looking to rebound from losses to current/inaugural champion Demetrious Johnson.
MMAWeekly revealed:
Two of the top flyweights in the world will finally meet at UFC 156 as Joseph Benavidez squares off against Ian McCall on Super Bowl weekend 2013. Sources close to the fight confirmed that verbal agreements are in place for the Feb 2 showdown.
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Demetrious Johnson aiming to find out how bad Joseph Benavidez wants the flyweight belt
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McCall Puts JB away early
McCall always chokes in the really big fights… gotta pick JB
Hard fight to pick. Guess I’ll go with Benavidez based on power.
Benavidez should get a title-shot if he wins. Fight with Johnson was hella close.
Makes a ton of sense. Glad to see the UFC booked this.