Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Formiga and Benavidez met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader on Wednesday, September 4. Formiga is 24-8 overall and 1-1 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 5-1. Benavidez has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Benavidez fights southpaw against the orthodox Formiga. Benavidez won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:07.
| Stat | Formiga | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'5" | — |
| Reach | 67" | 65" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 1-1 | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 32% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 21% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:02 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:18 | 14:10 |