Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Askarov and Benavidez met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC 259 on Saturday, March 6. Askarov is 15-1-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 13-5. Benavidez has 13 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Benavidez fights southpaw against the orthodox Askarov. Askarov won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Askarov | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | — |
| Reach | 67" | 65" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 2-0-1 | 13-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 52% | 37% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 18% | 30% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 4:11 | 0:40 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 28% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 100% | 56% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 11:26 |