Fighter

Gabriel Benitez

"Moggly"

23-12-0★ 3bonuses Mexico

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Gabriel Benitez holds a professional MMA record of 23-12-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 37 bouts on record. Gabriel Benitez has won 24 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Gabriel Benitez lands 5.26 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 27, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1988-06-15
Age: 38
Nationality: Mexico
Birthplace: Tijuana, Mexico

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Punch power73

Kick power93

Punch speed96

Kick speed96

Accuracy90

Takedowns52

Ground striking70

Submissions93

Chin82

Body strength90

Cardio94

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 23-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.26per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.49per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.22per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Gabriel Benitez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2

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 our model's estimate of what Gabriel Benitez earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Maheshate
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Lightweight· 23-11 vs 9-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Lightweight· 23-10 vs 36-17
SUB
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Charlie Ontiveros
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Lightweight· 22-10 vs 11-8
TKO
R1 · 3:33
LOSS
vs David Onama
UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 4:24
LOSS
vs Billy Quarantillo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Featherweight· 22-8 vs 15-3
TKO
R3 · 3:40
FOTN
WIN
vs Justin Jaynes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori· Dec 6, 2020· Lightweight· 21-8 vs 16-5
TKO
R1 · 4:06
POTN
LOSS
vs Omar Morales
UFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira· May 14, 2020· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 9-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Featherweight· 21-6 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 4:14
WIN
vs Humberto Bandenay
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Featherweight· 20-6 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 0:39
POTN
WIN
vs Jason Knight
UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 20-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Enrique Barzola
UFCUFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 14, 2017· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 12-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Sicilia
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 18, 2016· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 14-6
SUB
R2 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Andre Fili
UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 3:13
WIN
vs Clay Collard
UFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Humberto Brown Morrison
UFCUFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 15, 2014· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 4-4
SUB
R3 · 0:30
LOSS
vs Leonardo Morales
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America Season 1· Jun 19, 2014· Featherweight· 17-4
UD
WIN
vs Diego Rivas
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America Season 1· May 22, 2014· Featherweight· 16-4
SUB
R2 · 3:42
WIN
vs Angelo Sanchez
Triple A MMA 5· Mar 29, 2014· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 12-5
UD
WIN
vs Rey Trujillo
Fresquez Productions· Dec 6, 2013· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 15-11
TKO
R2 · 3:25
LOSS
vs Richard Villa
Jackson's MMA Series 11· Aug 10, 2013· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 8-6
SUB
R1 · 0:52
LOSS
vs Rigo Oropeza
UWC 13: The 13th· Mar 2, 2013· Welterweight· 14-2 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 0:19
WIN
vs Antonio Ramirez
Xtreme Kombat· Sep 21, 2012· 13-2 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Ryan Bixler
XFS: Hunted· May 19, 2012· 12-2 vs 24-23-1
TKO
R1 · 1:24
WIN
vs Jorge Alberto Bustamante×3Title bout · Title win #3
UWC 12: Never Tap· Mar 24, 2012· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 5-4
SUB
R2 · 3:12
WIN
vs Daniel Salas
Xtreme Fighters Latino· May 26, 2011· 10-2 vs 12-1
DEC
WIN
vs Raul Bellereza×2Title bout · Title win #2
UWC 9: They're Back!· Mar 25, 2011· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 3:29
WIN
vs Manuel Ramos Gallareta×1Title bout · Title win #1
UWC 5: Bloody Valentine· Feb 12, 2010· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Tito Castro
UWC 4: Renacimiento· Nov 28, 2009· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 0:13
WIN
vs Shawn Major
Mexico Regional· Oct 3, 2009· 6-2 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Shawn Major
UWC 2: Furia Cachanilla· May 30, 2009· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Kyle Olsen
UWC 1: Baja California vs. California· Feb 28, 2009· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 7-7
SUB
R1 · 1:25
LOSS
vs Yaotzin Meza
Mexico Regional· Aug 15, 2008· 4-1 vs 8-4
DEC
WIN
vs Alan Mar
Mexico Regional· May 24, 2008· 3-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Dominic Gutierrez
Mexico Regional· Apr 19, 2008· 2-1 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Emilio Chavez
Cage of Fire· Nov 24, 2007· 2-0 vs 2-0
DEC
WIN
vs Tomas Huerta
Mexico Regional· Nov 10, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Martin Perez
Mexico Regional· Jul 28, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1641▼5
Peak: 1725Sep 21, 2012
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gabriel Benitez fight next?

Gabriel Benitez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Gabriel Benitez's record?

Gabriel Benitez's professional MMA record is 23-12-0.

Who is Gabriel Benitez fighting next?

Gabriel Benitez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Gabriel Benitez fight last?

Gabriel Benitez most recently fought Maheshate at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez on Saturday, April 27, 2024, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Gabriel Benitez fight in?

Gabriel Benitez fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Gabriel Benitez have?

Gabriel Benitez has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Gabriel Benitez won?

Gabriel Benitez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Gabriel Benitez?

Gabriel Benitez is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Gabriel Benitez weigh?

Gabriel Benitez weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Gabriel Benitez's reach?

Gabriel Benitez has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Gabriel Benitez?

Gabriel Benitez is 38 years old (born Jun 15, 1988).

Where is Gabriel Benitez from?

Gabriel Benitez is from Mexico.

CAREER SUMMARY