Fighter details| Name | Joseph Benavidez |
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| Date of birth | Jul 31, 1984 (41 years old) |
| Weight class | Flyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioJoseph Benavidez – General Profile
Joseph Benavidez is an American former professional mixed martial artist widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the lighter weight divisions. Born on July 31, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas, Benavidez became known for his speed, technical skill, and long-standing success at bantamweight and flyweight.
MMA Career
Benavidez rose to prominence competing in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), where he established himself as one of the top bantamweights in the world. After the WEC merged with the UFC, he became a central figure in the UFC’s flyweight division, consistently competing against elite opposition.
Throughout his career, he challenged for world titles multiple times and remained a top contender across several generations of fighters, demonstrating remarkable consistency and longevity.
Fighting Style
Joseph Benavidez was known for a fast-paced and well-rounded fighting style, blending crisp striking with strong wrestling and submission grappling. He emphasized movement, timing, and volume, often overwhelming opponents with speed and activity.
His explosiveness and adaptability were central elements of his competitive identity.
Career Highlights
Benavidez’s career highlights include competing for multiple world titles, earning victories over top-ranked opponents, and establishing himself as one of the most accomplished fighters in flyweight and bantamweight history.
Legacy
Widely regarded as one of the best fighters never to win a UFC championship, Joseph Benavidez remains a respected figure whose skill, consistency, and sportsmanship helped define the modern era of lighter-weight MMA.
Fights
21
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 58.33% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Melquizael Costa Melk Cauthy | 26-7 |
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 30-7 |
| Shuto Watanabe Shooto | 27-8 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Josh Rettinghouse The Finisher | 18-5 |
| Masako Yoshida | 18-21 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Azamat Murzakanov The Professional | 16-0 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault Power Bar | 17-11 |
| Calvin Kattar The Boston Finisher | 23-10 |
| Ramon Taveras The Savage | 10-4 |
| Caio Borralho The Natural | 17-2 |
| Renato Carneiro Money Moicano | 20-7 |
| Tai Tuivasa Bam Bam | 14-9 |
| Dricus Du Plessis Stillknocks | 23-3 |
| Anthony Pettis Showtime | 25-14 |
| Chris Lytle Lights Out | 31-18 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Joseph Benavidez | 28-8 |
| Alex Perez The Decision | 26-10 |
| Valentina Shevchenko Bullet | 26-4 |
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