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Ortiz and Benavidez met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson on Saturday, November 22. Ortiz is 19-8 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 7-2. Benavidez has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Benavidez fights southpaw against the orthodox Ortiz. Benavidez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Ortiz | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 65" | 65" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 7-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 32% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 52% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 21% |
| Takedown Defense | 56% | 59% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:03 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 44% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 11% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 44% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:26 | 10:29 |