Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Pettis and Benavidez met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC 225 on Saturday, June 9. Pettis is 25-8 overall and 7-3 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 11-2. Pettis has 7 UFC wins, 7 of them by decision. Benavidez has 11 UFC wins, 7 of them by decision. Benavidez gives up four inches of reach. Pettis won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Pettis | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | — |
| Reach | 69" | 65" |
| Age | 24 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 7-3 | 11-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 37% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 29% |
| Takedown Defense | 65% | 74% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:02 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 31% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 8% |
| Went the Distance | 80% | 62% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:07 | 11:53 |