Joseph Benavidez is a former professional mixed martial artist who fought in the UFC for over a decade. He fought for the flyweight title on 5 different occasions. After retiring in 2021, Benavidez turned to Pickleball to stay active, engage with the community and challenge himself. In November 2023, Benavidez inked a deal with PBX Pickleball, a pickleball organization hosting events featuring high-level retired athletes from various sports!