Joseph “The Beefcake” Benavidez is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 28-8-0 pro MMA record. Benavidez most recently fought Askar Askarov at UFC 259 on Saturday March 6, 2021. Joseph Benavidez lost to Askar Askarov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Flyweight division.
Joseph Benavidez has 28 wins with a 61% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 9 by submission, 11 by decision.
Joseph Benavidez is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 28-7-0 | Askar Askarov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 259 | 2021-03-06 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-6-0 | Deiveson Figueiredo |
SUB
R1 4:48
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-18 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-5-0 | Deiveson Figueiredo |
KO/TKO
R2 1:54
|
UFC on ESPN+ 27 | 2020-02-29 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-5-0 | Jussier Formiga |
KO/TKO
R2 4:47
|
UFC on ESPN 3 | 2019-06-29 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-5-0 | Dustin Ortiz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 1 | 2019-01-19 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-5-0 | Alex Perez |
KO/TKO
R1 4:19
|
The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale | 2018-11-30 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-4-0 | Sergio Pettis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 225 | 2018-06-09 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-4-0 | Henry Cejudo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale | 2016-12-03 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-4-0 | Zach Makovsky |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 82 | 2016-02-06 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-4-0 | Ali Bagautinov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 192 | 2015-10-03 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-4-0 | John Moraga |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-4-0 | Dustin Ortiz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 57 | 2014-11-22 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-4-0 | Tim Elliott |
SUB
R1 4:08
|
UFC 172 | 2014-04-26 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-3-0 | Demetrious Johnson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:08
|
UFC on FOX 9 | 2013-12-14 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-0 | Jussier Formiga |
KO/TKO
R1 3:07
|
UFC Fight Night 28 | 2013-09-04 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Darren Uyenoyama |
KO/TKO
R2 4:50
|
UFC on FOX 7 | 2013-04-20 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Ian McCall |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 156 | 2013-02-02 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-2-0 | Demetrious Johnson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 152 | 2012-09-22 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Yasuhiro Urushitani |
KO/TKO
R2 0:11
|
UFC on FX 2 | 2012-03-02 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Eddie Wineland |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on Versus 5 | 2011-08-14 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Ian Loveland |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 128 | 2011-03-19 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Wagnney Fabiano |
SUB
R2 2:45
|
WEC 52 | 2010-11-11 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Loss | 12-1-0 | Dominick Cruz |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
WEC 50 | 2010-08-18 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Miguel Torres |
SUB
R2 2:57
|
WEC 47 | 2010-03-06 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Rani Yahya |
KO/TKO
R1 1:35
|
WEC 45 | 2009-12-19 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Loss | 10-0-0 | Dominick Cruz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 42 | 2009-08-09 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Jeff Curran |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 40 | 2009-04-05 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Danny Martinez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 37 | 2008-12-03 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Junya Kodo |
SUB
R1 2:42
|
Dream 5 | 2008-07-21 | Featherweight | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Maurice Eazel |
SUB
R1 1:02
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-08 | PFC | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Jason Georgianna |
SUB
R2 0:38
|
Regional circuit | 2008-01-17 | PFC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Rocky Del Monte |
SUB
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2007-06-01 | ||
| Win | 3-0-0 | Carlos Lovio |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-28 | ||
| Win | 2-0-0 | Justin Smitley |
KO/TKO
R3 2:18
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-07 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Ramon Rodriguez |
SUB
R2 2:33
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-14 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Brandon Shelton |
SUB
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2006-06-03 |
Benavidez made his professional debut against Brandon Shelton on June 3, 2006, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Brandon Shelton who carried a 3-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Joseph Benavidez beat Brandon Shelton by Submission at of Round 2.
Benavidez made his debut in the UFC against Ian Loveland on March 19, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones having compiled a 13-2-0 professional MMA record.
Joseph Benavidez beat Ian Loveland by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Benavidez has gone on to fight a total of 21 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-6-0.
Benavidez lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Demetrious Johnson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort.
Joseph Benavidez lost to Demetrious Johnson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Benavidez lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Demetrious Johnson on December 14, 2013 at UFC on FOX 9: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2.
Joseph Benavidez lost to Demetrious Johnson by KO/TKO at 2:08 of Round 1.
Benavidez lost his 2nd flyweight title challenge, losing to Deiveson Figueiredo on February 29, 2020 at UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo.
Joseph Benavidez lost to Deiveson Figueiredo by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 2.
Benavidez lost his 3rd flyweight title challenge, losing to Deiveson Figueiredo on July 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2.
Joseph Benavidez lost to Deiveson Figueiredo by Submission at 4:48 of Round 1.
Benavidez's last win came against Jussier Formiga at UFC on ESPN 3 on Saturday June 29, 2019. Joseph Benavidez beat Jussier Formiga by KO/TKO at 4:47 of Round 2. Joseph Benavidez took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Benavidez is not currently booked for any fights.
Benavidez's last loss came against Askar Askarov at UFC 259 on Saturday March 6, 2021. Joseph Benavidez lost to Askar Askarov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Benavidez has fought 21 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-6-0.
Benavidez has knocked out 8 opponents.
Benavidez has submitted 9 opponents.
Benavidez has been knocked out 2 times.
Benavidez has been submitted 1 times.
