FlyweightRETIRED
Joseph Benavidez
28-8
Age
40
Height
5'4"
Weight
1255 lbs
Reach
65"
Avg Fight Time
11:23
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Wins By
8 KO · 9 Sub · 11 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 3R3 9
Last 5
WLLWW
Finish Rate
61%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
San Antonio, United States
Fight History
WIN
DO
vs Dustin Ortiz
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:48
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:48
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance Non-title fight for Figueiredo; missed weight
R2 1:54
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance Non-title fight for Figueiredo; missed weight·R2 1:54
WIN
JF
vs Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:47
WIN
DO
vs Dustin Ortiz
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JF
vs Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body In Clinch
R1 3:07
KO/TKOKnee to Body In Clinch·R1 3:07
WIN
ZM
vs Zach Makovsky
UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AA
vs Askar Askarov
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SP
vs Sergio Pettis
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AB
vs Ali Bagautinov
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs John Moraga
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TE
vs Tim Elliott
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R1 4:08
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 4:08
WIN
YU
vs Yasuhiro Urushitani
UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:11
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:11
WIN
IM
vs Ian McCall
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DJ
vs Demetrious Johnson
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
IL
vs Ian Loveland
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DJ
vs Demetrious Johnson
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:08
WIN
HC
vs Henry Cejudo
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DU
vs Darren Uyenoyama
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R2 4:50
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R2 4:50
WIN
EW
vs Eddie Wineland
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alex Perez
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:19
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.41 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Joseph adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
6 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Triangles
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
17%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (83%). 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 (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 283% 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
5
83% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
17% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Knee to Body In Clinch
#11
20% of KOs
Punch to Body At Distance
#21
20% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#31
20% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#41
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#51
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Mount
Guillotine Choke From Mount
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 83% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Body In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke From Mount (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strikes/Min (3.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc81%
Clinch
60% acc12%
Ground
67% acc7%
Striking Differential+0.85/min
3.52 landed/min2.67 absorbed/min
3.52
Landed/Min
2.67
Absorbed/Min
0.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1161
Sig. Strikes Attempted3338
Key Insights
Joseph is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Effective body attack (26%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Integrates body kicks.
Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
16%
Landed
16
Defended
85
Total
101
1.41
TD / 15min
0.59
Sub / 15min
16
TD Landed
101
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
48
Landed
156
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
9 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,876
2.33
Ratio
Absorbed
806
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
12/8
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
99%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.33x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
0:50
R2 Control
0:39
R3 Control
0:55
R1 to Final
-1%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.0pp
Body
-1.8pp
Leg
-9.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.9pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
5.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
26%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2965
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights