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Fight Markets
Position
Maheshate and Benitez met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez on Saturday, April 27. Maheshate is 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the UFC. Benitez is 23-13 and 7-7. Benitez has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Maheshate is eleven years younger. Maheshate won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Maheshate | Benitez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 71" | 71" |
| Age | 24 | 35 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 1-2 | 7-7 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.7 | 4.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 25% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 47% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 46% | 56% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:01 | 0:41 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 36% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 36% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 29% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:57 | 8:52 |