Alex Perez vs Joseph Benavidez

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Key Stats

Alex PerezvsJoseph Benavidez
16
Fights
21
8
Wins
15
7
Losses
6
1
No Contests
0
6
Finishes
6
1
Title Fights
3
35:42
Control Time
40:55

Striking Stats

Alex PerezvsJoseph Benavidez
455
Sig. Strikes Landed
938
44.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
36.9%
28.4
Sig. Str / Fight
44.7
6
Knockdowns
6
267
Head Strikes
505
82
Body Strikes
243
106
Leg Strikes
190

Grappling Stats

Alex PerezvsJoseph Benavidez
19
Takedowns Landed
24
46.3%
Takedown Acc.
30.8%
1.2
TD / Fight
1.1
5
Sub. Attempts
4
0
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

PerezvsBenavidez
34 yrs
Age
42 yrs
5' 6"
Height
5' 4"
125 lbs.
Weight
125 lbs.
65"
Reach
65"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
901
ELO Rating
1,051
1,109
Peak ELO
1,232
50.0%
Win Rate
71.4%
75.0%
Finish Rate
40.0%
201
Days / Fight
182

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

PerezvsBenavidez
Active
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
6
LLWDL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLLL

Win Methods

PerezvsBenavidez
4 (50.0%)
KO/TKO
5 (33.3%)
2 (25.0%)
Submission
1 (6.7%)
2 (25.0%)
Decision
9 (60.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Alex Perez0
–
Joseph Benavidez1
L
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters FinaleKO/TKO - R1
Nov 30, 2018

Common Opponents (2)

PerezvsBenavidez
L1L
Deiveson Figueiredo
L2L
W1W
Jussier Formiga
W2W
Who Wins?
Alex Perez ProfileJoseph Benavidez Profile

Alex Perez vs Joseph Benavidez: Matchup Breakdown

Alex Perez is 8-7 (1 NC) in the Flyweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Joseph Benavidez is 15-6 at Flyweight, winning 71.4% of the time. Alex Perez is listed as active. Joseph Benavidez is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Joseph Benavidez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale on Nov 30, 2018, won by Joseph Benavidez by KO/TKO in round 1.

Joseph Benavidez holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,051 to 901. Career peaks are 1,109 for Alex Perez and 1,232 for Joseph Benavidez. Alex Perez has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 8 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Joseph Benavidez has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 40.0% of the time.

Alex Perez stands 5' 6" with a reach of 65" and fights orthodox. Joseph Benavidez is 5' 4" with a reach of 65", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Alex Perez is 34, Joseph Benavidez is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alex Perez has landed 455 significant strikes at 44.6% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 35:42 of control time. Joseph Benavidez has landed 938 at 36.9% with 24 takedowns and 40:55 of control.

Alex Perez has 1 title fight (0 won) against 3 (0 won) for Joseph Benavidez. They share 2 common opponents: Deiveson Figueiredo, Jussier Formiga.

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Have Alex Perez and Joseph Benavidez fought before?

Yes. Alex Perez and Joseph Benavidez have fought once in the UFC. Joseph Benavidez won by KO/TKO at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale on November 30, 2018.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez has more UFC wins: 15 to 8. Alex Perez's UFC record is 8-7 (1 NC); Joseph Benavidez's is 15-6.

KO/TKO wins: Alex Perez 4, Joseph Benavidez 5. Submission wins: Alex Perez 2, Joseph Benavidez 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Alex Perez or Joseph Benavidez?

Alex Perez is taller at 5'6", to Joseph Benavidez's 5'4" (2 inches). Both have a 65-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.