Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Benavidez and Formiga met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos on Saturday, June 29. Benavidez is 28-8 overall and 12-3 in the UFC. Formiga is 24-8 and 9-4. Benavidez has 12 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Formiga has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Benavidez fights southpaw against the orthodox Formiga. Benavidez won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:47.
| Stat | Benavidez | Formiga |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'5" |
| Reach | 65" | 67" |
| Age | — | 34 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 12-3 | 9-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 36% | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 66% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 31% | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | 73% | 86% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:32 | 1:12 |
| Finish Rate | 27% | 23% |
| Finished Rate | 7% | 15% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 62% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:18 | 11:42 |
