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Joseph Benavidez Record: 28-8-0

Flyweight
Record28-8-0
Age42
DivisionFlyweight
MMA Elo1783
Last fight2021.03.06
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Joseph Benavidez has a 28-8-0 professional record and is 42 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Xtreme Couture (1664 average active-roster Elo across 34 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.

Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database

Joseph Benavidez bio

Career snapshot

Joseph Benavidez career snapshot

Recent formL-L-L-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro results
Current run3-fight losing streakMost recent tracked result: Loss vs Askar Askarov
Finish profile61%17 finishes in 28 recorded wins
Primary win pathdecision11 recorded wins by decision
· Professional MMA1783Great rating
Elo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#561
FlyweightTBD
Peak1832
Last move-14
Opponent quality1718avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10

Career-high 1832 Elo after defeating Jussier Formiga (2019-06-29)

Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.

Similar Elo in Flyweight

Asu Almabayev1785 Elo · #6Tatsuro Taira1792 Elo · #5Alexandre Pantoja1796 Elo · #4Kyoji Horiguchi1804 Elo · #3

Recent Elo history

LossAskar Askarov2021-03-06 | Decision (unanimous)-14LossDeiveson Figueiredo2020-07-19 | Submission-16LossDeiveson Figueiredo2020-02-29 | TKO-18WinJussier Formiga2019-06-29 | TKO+12WinDustin Ortiz2019-01-20 | DEC+8

Joseph Benavidez quick answers

What is Joseph Benavidez's record?

Joseph Benavidez's professional MMA record is 28-8-0.

How old is Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez is 42 years old.

What weight class is Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez fights at Flyweight in UFC.

What gym does Joseph Benavidez represent?

Joseph Benavidez is associated with Xtreme Couture, whose 34 active Combat Edge fighters average 1664 Elo.

How tall is Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez is 5'4" tall.

How much does Joseph Benavidez weigh?

Joseph Benavidez competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.

What is Joseph Benavidez's Combat Edge Elo?

Joseph Benavidez's professional MMA Elo is 1783, with a peak Elo of 1832.

How strong is Joseph Benavidez's recent opposition?

Joseph Benavidez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1718 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.

When was Joseph Benavidez's last fight?

Joseph Benavidez's latest tracked pro fight was against Askar Askarov at UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya on 2021.03.06.

What is Joseph Benavidez's recent form?

Joseph Benavidez's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.

How does Joseph Benavidez usually win?

Joseph Benavidez's 28 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 11 decisions, with 61% ending before the final bell.

8Wins by knockout
9Wins by submission
11Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
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Joseph Benavidez stats

Record : 28 / 8 / 0

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Significant strikes landed per minute

3.52Fighter3.95UFC flyweight avg

Significant striking accuracy

35%Fighter44%UFC flyweight avg

Significant strikes absorbed per minute

2.67Fighter3.88UFC flyweight avg

Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land

61%Fighter55%UFC flyweight avg

Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes

1.41Fighter1.44UFC flyweight avg

Takedown accuracy

31%Fighter26%UFC flyweight avg

Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land

62%Fighter57%UFC flyweight avg

Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes

0.59Fighter0.61UFC flyweight avg

Pro fight history

ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Loss28-7-0Askar Askarov13-0-1DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya2021.03.06Details unavailable
Loss28-6-0Deiveson Figueiredo18-1-0Rear Naked Choke4:48R1UFC Fight Night2020.07.18Details unavailable
Loss28-5-0Deiveson Figueiredo17-1-0Right Cross to Ground & Pound1:54R2UFC on ESPN+ 272020.02.29Details unavailable
Win27-5-0Jussier Formiga23-5-0Punches4:47R2UFC on ESPN 32019.06.29Details unavailable
Cancelled28-8-0Deiveson FigueiredoRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2019.01.26Details unavailable
Win26-5-0Dustin Ortiz19-7-0DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC on ESPN+ 12019.01.19Details unavailable
Win25-5-0Alex Perez21-4-0Ground & Pound4:19R1The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale2018.11.30Details unavailable
Cancelled28-8-0Ray BorgRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2018.11.10Details unavailable
Loss25-4-0Sergio Pettis16-3-0DecisionSplitNot recordedUFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 22018.06.09Details unavailable
Cancelled28-8-0Ben NguyenRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2017.06.10Details unavailable
Win24-4-0Henry Cejudo10-1-0DecisionSplitNot recordedThe Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale2016.12.03Details unavailable
Win23-4-0Zach Makovsky19-6-0DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC Fight Night 822016.02.06Details unavailable
Cancelled28-8-0Demetrious JohnsonRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2013.11.30Details unavailable
Win14-2-0Eddie Wineland18-7-1DecisionUnanimousNot recordedUFC on Versus 52011.08.14Details unavailable
Win12-2-0Wagnney Fabiano14-2-0Guillotine Choke2:45R2WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki2010.11.11Details unavailable
Loss12-1-0Dominick Cruz15-1-0DecisionSplitNot recordedWEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez2010.08.18Details unavailable
Win11-1-0Miguel Torres37-2-0Guillotine Choke2:57R2WEC 47: Bowles vs Cruz2010.03.06Details unavailable
Win10-1-0Rani Yahya15-4-0Punches1:35R1WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff2009.12.19Details unavailable
Loss10-0-0Dominick Cruz13-1-0DecisionUnanimousNot recordedWEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles2009.08.09Details unavailable
Win9-0-0Jeff Curran32-10-1DecisionUnanimousNot recordedWEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki2009.04.05Details unavailable
Win8-0-0Danny Martinez13-2-0DecisionUnanimousNot recordedWEC 37: Torres vs Tapia2008.12.03Details unavailable
Win7-0-0Junya Kodo6-1-2Guillotine Choke2:42R1Dream 52008.07.21Details unavailable
Cancelled28-8-0Norifumi YamamotoRecord TBDNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2008.07.21Details unavailable
Win6-0-0Maurice Eazel3-7-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedPalace Fighting Championship2008.05.08Details unavailable
Win5-0-0Jason Georgianna5-1-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedPalace Fighting Championship2008.01.17Details unavailable
Win4-0-0Rocky Del Monte1-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2007.06.01Details unavailable
Win3-0-0Carlos Lovio0-1-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2007.04.28Details unavailable
Win2-0-0Justin Smitley0-1-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2007.04.07Details unavailable
Win1-0-0Ramon Rodriguez0-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2006.10.14Details unavailable
Win0-0-0Brandon Shelton3-0-0Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedEvent TBD2006.06.03Details unavailable
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