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Moraga and Benavidez met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23. Moraga is 19-7 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 8-2. Moraga has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Benavidez has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Benavidez fights southpaw against the orthodox Moraga. Benavidez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Moraga | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 66" | 65" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 8-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 35% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 27% | 24% |
| Takedown Defense | 42% | 65% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:02 |
| Finish Rate | 57% | 40% |
| Finished Rate | 29% | 10% |
| Went the Distance | 14% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:56 | 10:56 |