Joseph Benavidez
| 28 | 7 |
| Wins | Losses |
Birth date July 31, 1984
(age 36)
Birth place San Antonio, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg)
Reach 65 in (1.65 m)
#2 UFC Flyweight Contender
UFC Rankings
Fights
LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2
Jul 19, 2020
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Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 4:48
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Feb 29, 2020
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 1:54
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos
Jun 29, 2019
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TKO (head kick and punches)
R2 – 4:47
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#3
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UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw
Jan 19, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#3
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The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Nov 30, 2018
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 4:21
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC 225
Jun 9, 2018
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Dec 3, 2016
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson
Feb 6, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC 192
Oct 3, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#2
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UFC 187
May 23, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#2
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UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
Nov 22, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#2
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UFC 172
Apr 26, 2014
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R1 – 4:08
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
Dec 14, 2013
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KO (punch)
R1 – 2:08
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
Sep 4, 2013
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TKO (knee to the body and punches)
R1 – 3:07
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
#1
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UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
Apr 20, 2013
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TKO (body punch)
R2 – 4:50
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC 156
Feb 2, 2013
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC 152
Sep 22, 2012
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Decision (split)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Yasuhiro Urushitani
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UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann
Mar 3, 2012
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 0:11
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
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UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle
Aug 14, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Ian Loveland
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UFC 128
Mar 19, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Wagnney Fabiano
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WEC 52
Nov 11, 2010
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R2 – 2:45
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
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WEC 50
Aug 18, 2010
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Decision (split)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
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WEC 47
Mar 6, 2010
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R2 – 2:57
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
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WEC 45
Dec 19, 2009
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 1:35
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LOSS |
Joseph Benavidez
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WEC 42
Aug 9, 2009
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Jeff Curran
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WEC 40
Apr 5, 2009
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Danny Martinez
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WEC 37
Dec 3, 2008
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Junya Kodo
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Dream 5
Jul 21, 2008
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R1 – 2:42
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Maurice Eazel
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PFC 8: A Night of Champions
May 8, 2008
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 1:02
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Jason Georgianna
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PFC 6: No Retreat, No Surrender
Jan 17, 2008
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R2 – 0:38
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Rocky Del Monte
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Independent Event
Jun 1, 2007
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Submission (triangle choke)
R2 – N/A
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Carlos Lovio
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Bring it On: Under Destruction
Apr 28, 2007
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TKO (punches)
R1 – N/A
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Justin Smitley
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Warrior Cup 2
Apr 7, 2007
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
R3 – 2:18
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Ramon Rodriguez
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Border Warz
Oct 14, 2006
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Submission (triangle choke)
R2 – 2:33
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WIN |
Joseph Benavidez
Brandon Shelton
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Universal Fight Promotions
Jun 3, 2006
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Submission (kimura)
R2 – N/A
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