| Name | Joseph Benavidez |
| Nickname | |
| Birthdate | July 31, 1984 |
| Age | 40 |
| Place of Birth | Sacramento, California, USA |
| Weightclass | 125 |
| Height | 5 ft, 4 in / 1.63 m |
| Weight | 125 lbs / 29 kg |
| Reach | 65″ / 165 cm |
| Leg Reach | 36″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Style | Wrestling |
Joseph Benavidez is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC flyweight division. He was born in Sacramento, California, USA on Tuesday, July 31, 1984, and is currently 40 years old. Joseph trains and represents Team Alpha Male. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on March 20, 2011 — 5,090 days ago.
Joseph Benavidez’s record and next fight
Joseph Benavidez has fought in over 35 professional MMA bouts. As of Feb. 2025, Joseph Benavidez’s record is 28-7-0. Eight of those wins came by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, and the rest (11) by decision.
Joseph Benavidez’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, July 18, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night 172: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2. Joseph Benavidez loss by Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in round 1 at 4:48.
Joseph Benavidez’s height, reach, and weight
Joseph Benavidez is 5' 4" tall with 65″ reach, and 36″ 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.
Joseph weighs in at 125 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 116 – 125 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Joseph Benavidez from?
Joseph Benavidez is from Sacramento, California, USA.
When is Joseph Benavidez’s birthday?
Joseph Benavidez is 40 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Joseph Benavidez fighting stance?
Joseph Benavidez fights in a Southpaw stance. Southpaw
What is Joseph Benavidez’s birth sign?
Joseph Benavidez was born in the Year of a Rat in Millennials Generation. Joseph’s birth sign is Leo, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Joseph Benavidez train?
Joseph Benavidez currently trains out of Team Alpha Male.
Joseph Benavidez’s social media
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