Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira
Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joseph Benavidez
United StatesJoseph Benavidez
28-8-0
RESULT

Joseph Benavidez def. Tim Elliott (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:08
Tim Elliott
United StatesTim Elliott
22-14-1
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, United States

Joseph Benavidez defeated Tim Elliott by Submission in round 1 (4:08) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira, held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore.

Fight stats

Joseph Benavidez
Tim Elliott
0
Knockdowns
0
9 of 23
Significant strikes
16 of 21
39%
Sig. strike accuracy
76%
14 of 28
Total strikes
27 of 35
0 of 0
Takedowns
3 of 3
—
Takedown accuracy
100%
1
Submission attempts
0
1
Reversals
0
1:34
Control time
1:16
Significant strikes by target
4 of 16
Head
10 of 15
4 of 6
Body
3 of 3
1 of 1
Leg
3 of 3
9 of 22
Distance
13 of 17
0 of 1
Clinch
3 of 4
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
9 of 23
Sig. str.
16 of 21
14 of 28
Total str.
27 of 35
0 of 0
Takedowns
3 of 3
1
Sub. att
0
1:34
Ctrl
1:16

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joseph Benavidez vs Tim Elliott?

Joseph Benavidez defeated Tim Elliott by Submission in round 1 (4:08) in the Flyweight bout of UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira, held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore.

Referee
Mario Yamasaki
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Joseph Benavidez 64%36% Tim Elliott

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-8-0
Record
22-14-1
1605
Elo rating
1501
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
39
5'4"
163 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
65"
165 cm
Reach
66"
168 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.52
SLpM
3.51
34%
Str. Acc.
43%
2.67
SApM
3.00
61%
Str. Def.
56%

Grappling Profile

1.41
TD Avg.
3.61
30%
TD Acc.
45%
62%
TD Def.
59%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joseph Benavidez · 2-3
  • L
    Askar Askarov
    UFC 259: Blachowicz vs AdesanyaSat, Mar 6, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs BenavidezSun, Jul 19, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 4:48 · Flyweight
  • L
    Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs FigueiredoSun, Mar 1, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 1:54 · Flyweight
  • W
    Jussier Formiga
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos SantosSun, Jun 30, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 4:47 · Flyweight
  • W
    Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs DillashawSun, Jan 20, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
Tim Elliott · 3-2
  • L
    Steve Erceg
    UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs PratesSat, May 2, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Kai Asakura
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 4:39 · Flyweight
  • W
    Sumudaerji
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs GutierrezSun, Dec 10, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 4:02 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Muhammad Mokaev
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 3:03 · Flyweight
  • W
    Victor Altamirano
    UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs AlbaziSat, Jun 3, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 21 fights · 22 fights
44.7
Avg sig. strikes
43.1
1.14
Avg takedowns
2.95
1:57
Avg control time
3:40
94
Career high strikes
116
7
Career high TDs
12

Strike Distribution

Joseph Benavidez
Strike target
Tim Elliott
54%
Head
58%
26%
Body
20%
20%
Leg
23%
Joseph Benavidez
Strike position
Tim Elliott
81%
Distance
66%
12%
Clinch
16%
7%
Ground
18%