LightweightNOT FIGHTING

Gabriel Benitez

23-13

Age

Height

5'8"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

71"

Avg Fight Time

09:16

Gym

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose

Wins By

9 KO · 10 Sub · 4 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 1R3 3

Last 5

WLWLL

Finish Rate

83%

Bonuses

—

Style

Striker

Location

Tijuana, Mexico

Fight History

WIN

vs Sam Sicilia

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission

R2 1:20

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission·R2 1:20

LOSS

vs Jim Miller

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Neck Crank From Back Control

R3 3:25

SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R3 3:25

WIN

vs Charlie Ontiveros

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R1 3:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:33

LOSS

vs David Onama

UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 4:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:24

LOSS

vs Billy Quarantillo

UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R3 3:40

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 3:40

WIN

vs Justin Jaynes

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Body At Distance

R1 4:06

KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R1 4:06

LOSS

vs Omar Morales

UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Maheshate

UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Humberto Bandenay

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Slam to On Ground

R1 0:39

KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 0:39

WIN

vs Jason Knight

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Andre Fili

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:13

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:13

LOSS

vs Sodiq Yusuff

UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:14

LOSS

vs Enrique Barzola

UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Clay Collard

UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Humberto Brown Morrison

UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· 2014-11-15

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R3 0:30

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R3 0:30

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Back-Taker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.3/min

Grappling

0.22 TD

Defense

64%

⚖️Gabriel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

15 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

80%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

53%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

47%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

47%

⭐Other

Rear Naked Choke

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

1× detected

Clinch → Takedown

1× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (147%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 294% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

60% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

40% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Knee to Body At Distance

33% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

33% of KOs

Slam to On Ground

33% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke Standing

50% of subs

Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Body At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke Standing and Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and Strikes/Min (5.3).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 10 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (134% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

42% acc90%

Clinch

51% acc3%

Ground

69% acc7%

Striking Differential+0.77/min

5.26 landed/min4.49 absorbed/min

5.26

Landed/Min

4.49

Absorbed/Min

0.43

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed731

Sig. Strikes Attempted1754

Key Insights

Gabriel is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 42% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

50%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

56%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

25%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.22

TD / 15min

0.86

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

50%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

8 total attempts

Early Hunter

75%

13%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.22/15min).

10 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

731

1.57

Ratio

Absorbed

466

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

4/4

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

26.7

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.1

Standing %

97%

R3 vs R1 Output

134%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.57x) - consistent striking dominance.

⚙️ High engagement score (26.7) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 134% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

0:12

R2 Control

0:07

R3 Control

0:11

R1 to Final

+8%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+17.4pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+17.4pp

Body

-4.3pp

Leg

-13.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-7.1pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2785

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights