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CAREER SUMMARY
Joseph Benavidez holds a professional MMA record of 28-8-0. 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 3.91 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 1.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 6, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.
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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2006Started in MMA
- 2000Champion · State HS · 103 lbs
- Brown Prajied · Muay Thai · Duane Ludwig
- Las Cruces High School · Wrestling and boxing
- William Penn University · Wrestling · one semester
- Started in Boxing
- AGE 16Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US Former
- Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, California, US Former
- Elevation Fight Team · Denver, Colorado, US Former
Coaches
- Urijah Faber · Mentor
- Duane Ludwig · Striking coach
Training partners
- Urijah Faber
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Joseph Benavidez sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Joseph Benavidez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.
- ★ POTNvs Jussier Formiga · UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos SantosJun 29, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Alex Perez · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs UsmanNov 30, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Tim Elliott · UFC 172: Jones vs TeixeiraApr 26, 2014
- ★ KOTNvs Yasuhiro Urushitani · UFC on FX: Alves vs KampmannMar 3, 2012
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joseph Benavidez earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Flyweight· 28-8 vs 14-0-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Flyweight· 28-7 vs 19-1SUBR1 · 4:48
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Flyweight· 28-6 vs 18-1TKOR2 · 1:54
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019· Flyweight· 28-5 vs 23-6POTNTKOR2 · 4:47
- WINvs Dustin OrtizUFCUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Flyweight· 27-5 vs 19-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Alex PerezUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Nov 30, 2018· Flyweight· 26-5 vs 21-5POTNTKOR1 · 4:19
- LOSSUFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Flyweight· 25-5 vs 17-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Henry CejudoUFCUFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Flyweight· 25-4 vs 10-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 6, 2016· Flyweight· 24-4 vs 19-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Flyweight· 23-4 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs John MoragaUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 22-4 vs 16-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Dustin OrtizUFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Flyweight· 21-4 vs 14-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tim ElliottUFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Flyweight· 20-4 vs 10-5-1POTNSUBR1 · 4:08
- LOSSUFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2· Dec 14, 2013· Flyweight· 19-4 vs 12-2-1TKOR1 · 2:08
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Flyweight· 19-3 vs 15-3TKOR1 · 3:07
- WINUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Flyweight· 18-3 vs 8-4TKOR2 · 4:50
- WINvs Ian McCallUFCUFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Flyweight· 17-3 vs 11-4-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Flyweight· 16-3 vs 9-2-1SDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2012· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 19-5-5KOTNTKOR2 · 0:11
- WINUFCUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 18-8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ian LovelandUFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 19, 2011· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 14-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINWECWEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki· Nov 10, 2010· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 14-3SUBR2 · 2:45
- LOSSWECWEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2· Aug 17, 2010· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 16-1SDR5 · 5:00
- WINWECWEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz· Mar 6, 2010· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 37-3SUBR2 · 2:57
- WINvs Rani YahyaWECWEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff· Dec 18, 2009· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 15-5TKOR1 · 1:35
- LOSSWECWEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jeff CurranWECWEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki· Apr 4, 2009· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 32-11-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINWECWEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia· Dec 2, 2008· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 13-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Junya KodoDream 5· Jul 21, 2008· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 6-2-2SUBR1 · 2:42
- WINvs Maurice EazelPalace Fighting Championship· May 8, 2008· 7-0 vs 3-8SUB
- WINvs Jason GeorgiannaPalace Fighting Championship· Jan 17, 2008· 6-0 vs 5-2SUB
- WINvs Rocky Del MonteCalifornia Regional· Jun 1, 2007· 5-0 vs 1-1SUB
- WINvs Carlos LovioCalifornia Regional· Apr 28, 2007· 4-0 vs 0-2TKO
- WINvs Justin SmitleyCalifornia Regional· Apr 7, 2007· 3-0 vs 0-2TKO
- WINvs Ramon RodriguezColorado Regional· Oct 14, 2006· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Brandon SheltonNew Mexico Regional· Jun 3, 2006· 1-0 vs 3-1SUB
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1824▼13
- Peak
- 1908Dec 4, 2016
- Rated fights
- 36
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.