Fighter

Joseph Benavidez

28-8-0★ 4bonuses United States

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Joseph Benavidez holds a professional MMA record of 28-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Joseph 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, Joseph Benavidez lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 1.41 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 6, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 65"165 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1984-07-31
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

Punch power90

Kick power92

Punch speed94

Kick speed96

Accuracy75

Takedowns94

Ground striking65

Submissions82

Chin86

Body strength91

Cardio98

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 28-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

34% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.67per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.41per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed62%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ POTN ×3★ KOTN ×1

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 Joseph Benavidez earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1824▼12
Peak: 1907Dec 4, 2016
Rated fights: 36

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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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY