Gabriel Benítez

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For the Venezuelan football player, see Gabriel Benítez (footballer).
Gabriel Benítez
Born (1988-06-15) 15 June 1988 (age 36)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Other names Moggly
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach 71 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico[2]
Team American Kickboxing Academy
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 35
Wins 23
By knockout 9
By submission 10
By decision 4
Losses 12
By knockout 4
By submission 3
By decision 5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gabriel Benítez (born June 15, 1988) is a Mexican mixed martial artist. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1,[3] and he competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]

Background

Benítez was born in Tijuana, Mexico and started training in mixed martial arts when he was 18 years old.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Benítez started his professional MMA career in 2007, making his debut in his home country Mexico and he amassed a record of 16–4 prior to signing with the UFC.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1

Benítez was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1 , UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series,[3] under Team Cain Velasquez in April 2014.[5]

In elimination round, Benítez submitted Diego Rivas via rear-naked choke in round 2.[6] Benítez next faced Leonardo Morales in the semifinals and he lost by unanimous decision.[7][8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Benítez made his promotional debut on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180 against Humberto Brown.[9] He won the first UFC win via guillotine choke in round 3.[10][11][12]

He next faced Clay Collard on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188. He won via unanimous decision with 30-27 across the board[13][14]

On his third appearance for UFC fight, Benítez took on Andre Fili on November 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum.[15] He lost the fight via KO in round one.[16][17][18]

On September 17, 2016, Benítez face Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson.[19] He defeated Sicilia via guillotine choke in round two.[20][21]

Benítez faced Enrique Barzola, the featherweight champion of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2, on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211.[22][23] After three rounds fight, the judges awarded the win to Barzola with 29-28 across the score board.[24][25]

Benítez faced Jason Knight on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]

Benítez faced Humberto Bandenay on May 19, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129.[28] He won the fight via knockout due to a slam and punches just 39 seconds into the first round.[29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[30]

Benítez faced Sodiq Yusuff on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[31] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[32]

Benítez was expected to face Lerone Murphy on March 21, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards.[33] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.[34]

Benítez faced Omar Morales on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

Benítez was scheduled to face Justin Jaynes on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[37] The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for COVID-19.[38] The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19.[39] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[40] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[41]

Benítez was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23.[42] However, weighing in over 4 pounds during weigh-in, the bout was cancelled.[43]

Benítez faced Billy Quarantillo, replacing Herbert Burns on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.[44] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[45] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[46]

Benítez was scheduled to face T.J. Brown on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[47] Three days before the event, Benítez was forced to pull out and Charles Rosa replaced him with the bout now taking place at Lightweight.[48]

Benítez faced David Onama on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill. At weigh-ins, Benítez weighed in at 148 pounds, 2 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 30% of his purse.[49] Benítez lost the bout via first round knockout.[50]

Benítez faced Charlie Ontiveros on August 13, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 41.[51] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[52]

Benítez was scheduled to face Jim Miller on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[53] However, Benítez withdrew due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Alexander Hernandez.[54]

Benítez faced Jim Miller on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.[55] He lost by face crank submission in the third round.[56]

Benitez faced Maheshate Hayisaer, replacing Anshul Jubli on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55.[57] He lost the fight by split decision.[58]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23–12 Maheshate Hayisaer Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–11 Jim Miller Submission (face crank) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 January 13, 2024 3 3:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–10 Charlie Ontiveros TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz August 13, 2022 1 3:35 San Diego, California, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 22–10 David Onama KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill February 19, 2022 1 4:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Benítez missed weight.
Loss 22–9 Billy Quarantillo TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés July 17, 2021 3 3:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight. Fight of the Night.
Win 22–8 Justin Jaynes TKO (knee to the body and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 2020 1 4:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 21–8 Omar Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 2020 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 21–7 Sodiq Yusuff TKO (punches) UFC 241 August 17, 2019 1 4:14 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 21–6 Humberto Bandenay KO (slam) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman May 19, 2018 1 0:39 Santiago, Chile Performance of the Night.
Win 20–6 Jason Knight Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega December 9, 2017 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States Knight was deducted one point in round 1 for biting Benítez's fingers.
Loss 19–6 Enrique Barzola Decision (unanimous) UFC 211 May 13, 2017 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 19–5 Sam Sicilia Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 2 1:20 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 18–5 Andre Fili KO (head kick and punches) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum November 21, 2015 1 3:13 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 18–4 Clay Collard Decision (unanimous) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 17–4 Humberto Brown Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 180 November 15, 2014 3 0:30 Mexico City, Mexico Brown was deducted one point in round 2 due to repeated hits to the groin.
Win 16–4 Angelo Sanchez Decision (unanimous) Orthrus Promotions: Triple A MMA 5 May 29, 2014 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 15–4 Rey Trujillo TKO (punches) Fresquez Productions: Havoc December 6, 2013 2 3:25 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 14–4 Richard Villa Submission (heel hook) Jackson's MMA Series 11 August 10, 2013 1 0:52 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 14–3 Rigo Oropeza Submission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 13 March 2, 2013 1 0:19 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 14–2 Antonio Ramirez KO (punches) Xtreme Kombat 17 September 21, 2012 1 1:48 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 13–2 Ryan Bixler TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Hunted May 19, 2012 1 1:24 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 12–2 Jorge Lopez Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 12 March 24, 2012 2 3:12 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 11–2 Daniel Salas Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fighters Latino May 26, 2011 5 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 10–2 Raul Bellereza Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9 March 26, 2011 1 3:29 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 9–2 Manuel Ramos Gallareta Submission (kimura) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 5 November 28, 2010 1 1:03 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 8–2 Tito Castro TKO (punches) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 4 November 28, 2009 2 2:15 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 7–2 Shawn Major Submission (armbar) Ultimate Challenge Mexico 12 October 3, 2009 1 0:39 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 6–2 Shawn Major TKO (doctor stoppage) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 2 May 30, 2009 1 2:13 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 5–2 Kyle Olsen Submission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 1 February 28, 2009 1 1:24 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 4–2 Yaotzin Meza Decision (unanimous) Noche de Gladiadores May 24, 2008 3 3:00 Hermosillo, Mexico
Win 4–1 Alan Mar Submission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Challenge Mexico 6 April 19, 2008 3 2:04 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 3–1 Dominic Gutierrez Submission (armbar) Tijuana Municipal Sports Institute: No Way Out April 19, 2008 1 2:31 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 2–1 Emilio Chavez Decision (unanimous) Cage of Fire 10 November 24, 2007 3 5:00 Mexico
Win 2–0 Tomas Huerta KO (punches) Ultimate Challenge Mexico 4 November 10, 2007 1 0:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 1–0 Martin Perez Submission (armbar) Ultimate Challenge Mexico 2 July 28, 2007 2 0:00 Tijuana, Mexico

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See also

References

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