FlyweightNOT FIGHTING
Ryan Benoit
10-8
Age
33
Height
5'5"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
68.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:49
Gym
Renzo Gracie Academy
Wins By
8 KO · 1 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
90%
Bonuses
—
Style
Muay Thai
Location
San Diego, United States
Fight History
WIN
AM
vs Ashkan Mokhtarian
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 2:38
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 2:38
LOSS
ZA
vs Zarrukh Adashev
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
A
vs Alatengheili
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TE
vs Tim Elliott
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FS
vs Fredy Serrano
UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BN
vs Ben Nguyen
UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:35
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:35
WIN
SP
vs Sergio Pettis
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· 2015-03-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R2 1:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 1:34
LOSS
JS
vs Josh Sampo
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:31
LOSS
BM
vs Brandon Moreno
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
0.28 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Ryan 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
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Damage Events
50%
Counters
50%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (133%) 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 90% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 1 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (119% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc81%
Clinch
66% acc11%
Ground
61% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.77/min
2.88 landed/min3.65 absorbed/min
2.88
Landed/Min
3.65
Absorbed/Min
0.71
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed306
Sig. Strikes Attempted782
Key Insights
Ryan is a distance-first striker, with 81% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 10.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
72%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%
Landed
1
Defended
8
Total
9
0.28
TD / 15min
0.42
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
18
Attempted
22%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.28/15min).
Solid TD defense at 72%.
Lower TD accuracy (22%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
612
0.99
Ratio
Absorbed
620
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
10/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
119%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.99x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:16
R2 Control
0:14
R3 Control
0:19
R1 to Final
+38%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.2pp
Body
-5.8pp
Leg
-2.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2932
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights