| Name | Gabriel Benitez |
| Nickname | “Moggly” |
| Birthdate | June 15, 1988 |
| Age | 36 |
| Place of Birth | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Weightclass | 145 |
| Height | 5 ft, 8 in / 1.73 m |
| Weight | 145 lbs / 31 kg |
| Reach | 71″ / 180 cm |
| Leg Reach | 40.5″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Gabriel “Moggly” Benitez is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC featherweight division. He was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on Wednesday, June 15, 1988, and is currently 36 years old. Gabriel trains and represents AKA (American Kickboxing Academy). He made his first appearance in the Octagon on November 15, 2014 — 3,754 days ago.
Gabriel Benitez’s record and next fight
Gabriel Benitez has fought in over 30 professional MMA bouts. As of Feb. 2025, Gabriel Benitez’s record is 22-8-0. Eight of those wins came by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, and the rest (4) by decision.
Gabriel Benitez’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, December 5, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Justin Jaynes at UFC on ESPN 19: Hermansson vs. Vettori. Gabriel Benitez win by TKO (Knee to the Body and Elbows) in round 1 at 4:06.
Gabriel Benitez’s height, reach, and weight
Gabriel Benitez is 5' 8" tall with 71″ reach, and 40.5″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Gabriel weighs in at 145 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 136 – 145 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Gabriel Benitez from?
Gabriel Benitez is from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
When is Gabriel Benitez’s birthday?
Gabriel Benitez is 36 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Gabriel Benitez fighting stance?
Gabriel Benitez fights in a Southpaw stance. Southpaw
What is Gabriel Benitez’s birth sign?
Gabriel Benitez was born in the Year of a Dragon in Millennials Generation. Gabriel’s birth sign is Gemini, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Gabriel Benitez train?
Gabriel Benitez currently trains out of AKA (American Kickboxing Academy).
Gabriel Benitez’s social media
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