Who’s leaving Toronto with the UFC flyweight belt, Demetrious Johnson or Joseph Benavidez? Three days from now suspense will give way to certainty. In the meantime, how do “Mighty Mouse” and “Beefcake” matchup in a food war? You be the judge. Walk-Around Weight Johnson: 141, 142 Benavidez: 144
Common Meal Johnson: Grilled chicken Teriyaki, brown rice, cucumbers Benavidez: Cap N’ Crunch cereal, whole milk, or beef tacos
Fast Food Indulgence Johnson: Frosty at Wendy’s, frozen yogurt Benavidez: In & Out burger
When They Were Bantamweights … Johnson: Drank milkshakes every night (“I ate everything I saw”) Benavidez: Regularly dined at In & Out burger, ice cream addict
1st Time I Made Weight at Flyweight Taught Me … Johnson: ‘Not to cut out carbs’; he did and it hurt his performance Benavidez: Weighed 138 on fight night; will be heavier vs. Johnson
Organic? Johnson: Considers overrated, unnecessary Benavidez: Considers overrated, but occasionally consumes Childhood Staples Johnson: Chicken nuggets, corn, brownies Benavidez: Beans, beef tacos, burritos, cereal Difficulty Making 125-pounds? Johnson: No Benavidez: No
After Weigh-in Meal Johnson: Pedialyte, water, pasta, chicken, salad Benavidez: water, usually eats pasta but depends on country
Post-Fight Meal Johnson: Double cheeseburger, milkshake Benavidez: No limits, with fondness for burgers, ice cream & slurpees
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