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Fight Markets
Benitez and Knight met in a three-round featherweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega on Saturday, December 9. Benitez is 23-13 overall and 3-2 in the UFC. Knight is 23-8 and 4-1. Benitez has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Knight has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Benitez fights southpaw against the orthodox Knight. Benitez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Benitez | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 71" | 70" |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-2 | 4-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 41% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 71% | 51% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 41% |
| Takedown Defense | 47% | 65% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:30 | 1:21 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 40% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:01 | 10:55 |