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Alex Perez vs Joseph Benavidez

Alex Perez is 26-11-0 (1 NC); Joseph Benavidez is 28-8-0. Joseph Benavidez is 8 years older than Alex Perez. Alex Perez is 2" · 5 cm taller than Joseph Benavidez. They have met once: Alex Perez 0, Joseph Benavidez 1.

Alex Perez
United States
Alex Perez
26-11-0 (1 NC)
UD·TKO
FlyweightMet once
Joseph Benavidez
United States
Joseph Benavidez
28-8-0
UDSUBTKO
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Style & credentials

Alex Perez
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
  • 2015TPF Flyweight ChampionshipTachi Palace Fights
  • 2023Competitor · UFC Fight Pass Invitational145 lbs
  • 2017Contract winner · DWCSflyweight
  • 20105th Place · CCCAA State133 lbs
Camp · Team Oyama · Irvine, California, US
Joseph Benavidez
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxingMuay Thai
  • —Brown Prajied · Muay ThaiDuane Ludwig
  • 2000Champion · State HS103 lbs
  • —Las Cruces High SchoolWrestling and boxing
  • —William Penn UniversityWrestling · one semester

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
54%
18%
Body
26%
23%
Leg
20%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Alex Perezlast 16 fights
73%14%14%
Joseph Benavidezlast 21 fights
81%12%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alex Perez· from fights outside the UFC Joseph Benavidez· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.793.91
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Good · better than 66% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.183.01
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Average · better than 58% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Good · better than 64% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.311.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
46%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
76%68%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 78% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.700.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alex Perez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJoseph Benavidez · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.79
Strikes landed / min
3.91
3.18
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.01
2.31 / 5.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.50 / 4.8
46%
Takedown accuracy
31%
76%
Takedown defence
68%
2:12
Control time / fight
1:57
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alex Perez16 UFC fights · 454 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
38%172/608
12%56/101
23%106/150
Clinch
9%41/66
4%17/21
0%0/0
Ground
13%57/76
1%4/4
0%1/1
Joseph Benavidez20 UFC fights · 903 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
42%381/1577
22%202/377
18%162/267
Clinch
7%62/114
3%28/35
2%20/23
Ground
5%42/71
0%2/2
0%4/5

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alex PerezJoseph Benavidez

Frequently asked questions

Have Alex Perez and Joseph Benavidez ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman (Fri, Nov 30, 2018), where Joseph Benavidez won by TKO.

What are the records of Alex Perez and Joseph Benavidez?

Alex Perez is 26-11-0 (1 NC) and Joseph Benavidez is 28-8-0.

Who has the longer reach, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Neither. Both have a 65" · 165 cm reach.

Who is taller, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Alex Perez is taller at 5'6" · 168 cm; Joseph Benavidez stands 5'4" · 163 cm.

Who is older, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez is 42 and Alex Perez is 34.

Who has more finishes, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Alex Perez has 14 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission); Joseph Benavidez has 17 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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