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Joseph Benavidez

28-8-0★ 4bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Askar Askarov · Unanimous Decision · Mar 6, 2021

28-8-0 · 17 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Askar AskarovUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya·March 6, 2021

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CAREER SUMMARY

Joseph Benavidez holds a professional MMA record of 28-8-0. Benavidez has won 28 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Benavidez lands 3.91 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 1.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 6, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'4"163 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
65"165 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Jul 31, 1984
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Askar Askarov
    UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Flyweight· 28-8 vs 14-0-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Deiveson FigueiredoTitle bout
    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Flyweight· 28-7 vs 19-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:48
  3. LOSS
    vs Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Flyweight· 28-6 vs 18-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:54
  4. WIN
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019· Flyweight· 28-5 vs 23-6
    TKO
    R2 · 4:47
    POTN
  5. WIN
    vs Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Flyweight· 27-5 vs 19-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Alex Perez
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Nov 30, 2018· Flyweight· 26-5 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:19
    POTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Sergio Pettis
    UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Flyweight· 25-5 vs 17-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Henry Cejudo
    UFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Flyweight· 25-4 vs 10-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Zach Makovsky
    UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 6, 2016· Flyweight· 24-4 vs 19-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Ali Bagautinov
    UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Flyweight· 23-4 vs 12-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs John Moraga
    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 22-4 vs 16-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Flyweight· 21-4 vs 14-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Tim Elliott
    UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Flyweight· 20-4 vs 10-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:08
    POTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Flyweight· 19-4 vs 12-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:08
  15. WIN
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Flyweight· 19-3 vs 15-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:07
  16. WIN
    vs Darren Uyenoyama
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Flyweight· 18-3 vs 8-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:50
  17. WIN
    vs Ian McCall
    UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Flyweight· 17-3 vs 11-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Flyweight· 16-3 vs 9-2-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Yasuhiro Urushitani
    UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2012· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 19-5-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:11
    KOTN
  20. WIN
    vs Eddie Wineland
    UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 18-8-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Ian Loveland
    UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· Mar 19, 2011· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 14-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. WIN
    vs Wagnney Fabiano
    WEC 52: Faber vs Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 14-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:45
  23. LOSS
    vs Dominick CruzTitle bout
    WEC 50: Cruz vs Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 16-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Miguel Torres
    WEC 47: Bowles vs Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 37-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:57
  25. WIN
    vs Rani Yahya
    WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff· Dec 18, 2009· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 15-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:35
  26. LOSS
    vs Dominick Cruz
    WEC 42: Torres vs Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  27. WIN
    vs Jeff Curran
    WEC 40: Torres vs Mizugaki· Apr 4, 2009· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 32-11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Danny Martinez
    WEC 37: Torres vs Tapia· Dec 2, 2008· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. WIN
    vs Junya Kodo
    Dream 5· Jul 21, 2008· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 6-2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:42
  30. WIN
    vs Maurice Eazel
    Palace Fighting Championship· May 8, 2008· 7-0 vs 3-8
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Jason Georgianna
    Palace Fighting Championship· Jan 17, 2008· 6-0 vs 5-2
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Rocky Del Monte
    California Regional· Jun 1, 2007· 5-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Carlos Lovio
    California Regional· Apr 28, 2007· 4-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Justin Smitley
    California Regional· Apr 7, 2007· 3-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs Ramon Rodriguez
    Colorado Regional· Oct 14, 2006· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Brandon Shelton
    New Mexico Regional· Jun 3, 2006· 1-0 vs 3-1
    SUB

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingBoxingMuay Thai
  • 2006Started in MMA
  • 2000Champion · State HS · 103 lb Catchweight
  • Brown Prajied · Muay Thai · Duane Ludwig
  • Las Cruces High School · Wrestling and boxing
  • William Penn University · Wrestling · one semester
  • Started in Boxing
  • AGE 16Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
  • Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, California, United States Former
  • Elevation Fight Team · Denver, Colorado, United States Former

Coaches

  • Urijah Faber · Mentor
  • Duane Ludwig · Striking coach

Training partners

  • Urijah Faber

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power93
Kick power92
Punch speed92
Kick speed96
Accuracy73
Takedowns93
Ground striking64
Submissions92
Chin88
Body strength90
Cardio98

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 28-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.91per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.01per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.50per 15 min
31% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 15-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.91per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.01per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.50per 15 min
31% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joseph Benavidez sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Joseph Benavidez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×3★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Jussier Formiga · UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos SantosJun 29, 2019
  2. ★ POTNvs Alex Perez · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs UsmanNov 30, 2018
  3. ★ POTNvs Tim Elliott · UFC 172: Jones vs TeixeiraApr 26, 2014
  4. ★ KOTNvs Yasuhiro Urushitani · UFC on FX: Alves vs KampmannMar 3, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joseph Benavidez earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Joseph Benavidez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Flyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
330

Flyweight

#1#5#10#152014201620182020Feb 4, 2013 · #1Dec 16, 2013 · #2Jun 2, 2014 · #1Jun 9, 2014 · #2Sep 28, 2015 · #1Jun 13, 2018 · #3Oct 8, 2018 · #4Oct 31, 2018 · #3Dec 17, 2018 · #2Jul 2, 2019 · #1Mar 2, 2020 · #2Jul 27, 2020 · #1Oct 12, 2020 · #2Oct 19, 2020 · #1Nov 23, 2020 · #2Mar 8, 2021 · #5Sep 6, 2021 · #5#5

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1825▼12
Peak
1908Dec 4, 2016
Rated fights
36
15001650180020072010201320162019Jun 3, 2006 · 1545Oct 14, 2006 · 1580Apr 7, 2007 · 1608Apr 28, 2007 · 1632Jun 1, 2007 · 1658Jan 17, 2008 · 1694May 8, 2008 · 1701Jul 21, 2008 · 1725Dec 3, 2008 · 1747Apr 5, 2009 · 1767Aug 9, 2009 · 1743Dec 19, 2009 · 1777Mar 6, 2010 · 1814Aug 18, 2010 · 1801Nov 11, 2010 · 1830Mar 20, 2011 · 1841Aug 14, 2011 · 1856Mar 2, 2012 · 1877Sep 22, 2012 · 1868Feb 2, 2013 · 1874Apr 20, 2013 · 1882Sep 4, 2013 · 1893Dec 14, 2013 · 1870Apr 26, 2014 · 1877Nov 22, 2014 · 1885May 23, 2015 · 1892Oct 3, 2015 · 1899Feb 7, 2016 · 1905Dec 4, 2016 · 1908Jun 9, 2018 · 1839Dec 1, 2018 · 1849Jan 20, 2019 · 1857Jun 30, 2019 · 1871Mar 1, 2020 · 1855Jul 19, 2020 · 1837Mar 7, 2021 · 18251825

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joseph Benavidez fight next?

Joseph Benavidez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joseph Benavidez's record?

Joseph Benavidez's professional MMA record is 28-8-0.

Who is Joseph Benavidez fighting next?

Joseph Benavidez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joseph Benavidez fight last?

Joseph Benavidez most recently fought Askar Askarov at UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya on Saturday, March 6, 2021, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Joseph Benavidez fight in?

Joseph Benavidez fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Joseph Benavidez have?

Joseph Benavidez has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joseph Benavidez won?

Joseph Benavidez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Joseph Benavidez weigh?

Joseph Benavidez weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Joseph Benavidez's reach?

Joseph Benavidez has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez is 42 years old (born Jul 31, 1984).

Where is Joseph Benavidez from?

Joseph Benavidez is from the United States.

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