Joseph Benavidez
FlyweightUnited States
Pro record
28-8-0
In the UFC
15-6-0
How the wins come
Knockout829% of wins
Lost 2 this way
Submission932% of wins
Lost 1 this way
Decision1139% of wins
Lost 5 this way
17 of 28 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L15-5-0 | Askar AskarovRanked #3 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. AdesanyaMar 6, 2021 |
| L15-4-0 | Deiveson FigueiredoRanked #1Title | SubmissionRear Naked Choke | 14:48 | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2Jul 18, 2020 |
| L15-3-0 | Deiveson FigueiredoRanked #3 | KO/TKOPunch to Head At DistanceNon-title fight for Figueiredo; missed weight | 21:54 | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. FigueiredoFeb 29, 2020 |
| W14-3-0 | Jussier FormigaRanked #1 | KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance | 24:47 | UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos SantosJun 29, 2019 |
| W13-3-0 | Dustin OrtizRanked #8 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. DillashawJan 19, 2019 |
| W12-3-0 | Alex PerezRanked #12 | KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground | 14:19 | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters FinaleNov 30, 2018 |
| L12-2-0 | Sergio PettisRanked #5 | DecisionSplit | 35:00 | UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9, 2018 |
| W11-2-0 | Henry CejudoRanked #2 | DecisionSplit | 35:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions FinaleDec 3, 2016 |
| W10-2-0 | Zach MakovskyRanked #8 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonFeb 6, 2016 |
| W9-2-0 | Ali BagautinovRanked #14 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 192: Cormier vs GustafssonOct 3, 2015 |
| W8-2-0 | John MoragaRanked #5 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015 |
| W7-2-0 | Dustin OrtizRanked #13 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs SwansonNov 22, 2014 |
| W6-2-0 | Tim ElliottRanked #8 | SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount | 14:08 | UFC 172: Jones vs TeixeiraApr 26, 2014 |
| L6-1-0 | Demetrious JohnsonChampionTitle | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 12:08 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Dec 14, 2013 |
| W5-1-0 | Jussier FormigaRanked #5 | KO/TKOKnee to Body In Clinch | 13:07 | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 4, 2013 |
| W4-1-0 | Darren UyenoyamaRanked #8 | KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance | 24:50 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 20, 2013 |
| W3-1-0 | Ian McCall | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 156: Aldo vs EdgarFeb 2, 2013 |
| L3-0-0 | Demetrious JohnsonTitle | DecisionSplit | 55:00 | UFC 152: Jones vs BelfortSep 22, 2012 |
| W2-0-0 | Yasuhiro Urushitani | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 20:11 | UFC on FX: Alves vs KampmannMar 2, 2012 |
| W1-0-0 | Eddie Wineland | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Live: Hardy vs LytleAug 14, 2011 |
| W0-0-0 | Ian Loveland | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 128: Shogun vs JonesMar 19, 2011 |
Before the UFC
15 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Wagnney Fabiano | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R2 | WECNov 11, 2010 |
| L | Dominick Cruz | Decision (Split), R5 | WECAug 18, 2010 |
| W | Miguel Torres | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R2 | WECMar 6, 2010 |
| W | Rani Yahya | TKO (Punches), R1 | WECDec 19, 2009 |
| L | Dominick Cruz | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | WECAug 9, 2009 |
| W | Jeff Curran | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | WECApr 5, 2009 |
| W | Danny Martinez | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | WECDec 3, 2008 |
| W | Junya Kodo | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R1 | DreamJul 21, 2008 |
| W | Maurice Eazel | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | PFCMay 8, 2008 |
| W | Jason Georgianna | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R2 | PFCJan 17, 2008 |
| W | Rocky Del Monte | Submission (Triangle Choke), R2 | IEJun 1, 2007 |
| W | Carlos Lovio | TKO (Punches), R1 | Bring it OnApr 28, 2007 |
| W | Justin Smitley | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R3 | WCApr 7, 2007 |
| W | Ramon Rodriguez | Submission (Triangle Choke), R2 | CFCOct 14, 2006 |
| W | Brandon Shelton | Submission (Kimura), R2 | UFPJun 3, 2006 |