Ultimate Fighting Calendar

Askar Askarov vs Joseph Benavidez

Records, tale of the tape, common opponents and every meeting between Askar Askarov and Joseph Benavidez.

Tale of the Tape

14-1-1
Record
28-8-0
1742
Power Index rating
1824
1
Win Streak
0
33
Age
42
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
65"
165 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Russia
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxingMuay Thai
Askar Askarov

No background on record

Camp Berkut FC · Russia

Joseph Benavidez
  • Brown Prajied · Muay Thai · Duane Ludwig
  • 2000Champion · State HS · 103 lbs
  • Las Cruces High School · Wrestling and boxing
  • William Penn University · Wrestling · one semester

Striking Profile

3.05
SLpM
3.52
54%
Str. Acc.
34%
2.80
SApM
2.67
57%
Str. Def.
61%

Grappling Profile

2.60
TD Avg.
1.41
24%
TD Acc.
30%
66%
TD Def.
62%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.60

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Askar Askarov · 4-1
  • W
    Alan Gomes De Castro
    ACA 166 - Magomedov vs. Dolgov · Nov 24, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 130 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Kai Kara-France
    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus · Mar 26, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Joseph Benavidez
    UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya · Mar 6, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Alexandre Pantoja
    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez · Jul 19, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Tim Elliott
    UFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy · Jan 18, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
Joseph Benavidez · 2-3
  • L
    Askar Askarov
    UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya · Mar 6, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez · Jul 19, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 4:48 · Flyweight
  • L
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo · Feb 29, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 1:54 · Flyweight
  • W
    Jussier Formiga
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos · Jun 29, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 4:47 · Flyweight
  • W
    Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw · Jan 19, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Common Opponents

Askar Askarov
Joseph Benavidez

Head-to-Head History

W
Unanimous Decision
R3 · 5:00
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya
L

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 21 fights
45.8
Avg sig. strikes
44.7
2.60
Avg takedowns
1.14
4:42
Avg control time
1:57
73
Career high strikes
94
5
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Askar Askarov
Strike target
Joseph Benavidez
77%
Head
54%
10%
Body
26%
13%
Leg
20%
Askar Askarov
Strike position
Joseph Benavidez
76%
Distance
81%
10%
Clinch
12%
14%
Ground
7%