Best fights of Gabriel Benítez
Over 17 years as a professional, Gabriel Benítez has compiled a 23-12 (19) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gabriel Benítez loses to Jim Miller via KO
On January 13, 2024 Gabriel Benítez faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Benítez was 35 years old with a record of 23-10, and Miller was 40 with a record of 36-17. Both Benítez and Miller were coming off a win. Miller submitted Benítez via face crank in the 3rd round.
2. Gabriel Benítez defeats Jason Knight
On December 9, 2017 Gabriel Benítez faced Jason Knight in a featherweight bout. Benítez was 29 years old with a record of 19-6, and Knight was 25 with a record of 20-3. Both Benítez and Knight were coming off a loss. Benítez won via unanimous decision.
3. Gabriel Benítez defeats Clay Collard
On June 13, 2015 Gabriel Benítez faced Clay Collard in a featherweight bout. Benítez was 26 years old with a record of 17-4, and Collard was 22 with a record of 14-5. Benítez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Collard was coming off a win. Benítez won via unanimous decision.
4. Gabriel Benítez KOs Humberto Bandenay in 39 seconds
On May 19, 2018 Gabriel Benítez faced Humberto Bandenay in a featherweight bout. Benítez was 29 years old with a record of 20-6, and Bandenay was 23 with a record of 14-4. Benítez was coming off a win and Bandenay was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benítez stopped Humberto Bandenay via KO in the 1st round.
5. Gabriel Benítez KOs Charlie Ontiveros
On August 13, 2022 Gabriel Benítez faced Charlie Ontiveros in a lightweight bout. Benítez was 34 years old with a record of 22-10, and Ontiveros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Benítez stopped Charlie Ontiveros via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Gabriel Benítez KOs Antonio Ramirez
On September 21, 2012 Gabriel Benítez faced Antonio Ramirez. Benítez was 24 years old with a record of 13-2, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Benítez stopped Antonio Ramirez via KO in the 1st round.
7. Gabriel Benítez KOs Ryan Bixler
On May 19, 2012 Gabriel Benítez faced Ryan Bixler. Benítez was 23 years old with a record of 12-2, and Bixler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Benítez stopped Ryan Bixler via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Gabriel Benítez KOs Justin Jaynes
On December 5, 2020 Gabriel Benítez faced Justin Jaynes in a lightweight bout. Benítez was 32 years old with a record of 21-8, and Jaynes was 31 with a record of 16-5. Benítez was on a 2-fight losing streak and Jaynes was coming off a loss. Benítez stopped Justin Jaynes via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Gabriel Benítez chokes out Sam Sicilia
On September 17, 2016 Gabriel Benítez faced Sam Sicilia in a featherweight bout. Benítez was 28 years old with a record of 18-5, and Sicilia was 30 with a record of 15-6. Both Benítez and Sicilia were coming off a loss. Benítez submitted Sam Sicilia via choke-out in the 2nd round.
10. Gabriel Benítez submits Raul Bellereza
On March 26, 2011 Gabriel Benítez faced Raul Bellereza. Benítez was 22 years old with a record of 9-2, and Bellereza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Benítez submitted Raul Bellereza via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.