Joseph Benavidez losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Joseph Benavidez has compiled a 28-8 (17) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses against five different opponents, five of them in title fights.
8. Joseph Benavidez loses to Askar Askarov via unanimous decision
On March 6, 2021 Joseph Benavidez faced Askar Askarov in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 36 years old with a record of 28-7, and Askarov was 28 with a record of 13-0-1. Benavidez was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Askarov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Benavidez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Askarov.
7. Joseph Benavidez loses to Deiveson Figueiredo in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 19, 2020 Joseph Benavidez fought Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 35 years old with a record of 28-6, and Figueiredo was 32 with a record of 18-1. Benavidez was coming off a loss, while Figueiredo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Figueiredo submitted Benavidez via choke-out in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Joseph Benavidez loses to Deiveson Figueiredo via KO
On February 29, 2020 Joseph Benavidez fought Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant UFC flyweight title. Benavidez was 35 years old with a record of 28-5, and Figueiredo was 32 with a record of 17-1. Benavidez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Figueiredo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Figueiredo stopped Benavidez via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Joseph Benavidez loses to Sergio Pettis via split decision
On June 9, 2018 Joseph Benavidez faced Sergio Pettis in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 33 years old with a record of 25-4, and Pettis was 24 with a record of 16-3. Benavidez was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Pettis was coming off a loss. Benavidez lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pettis.
4. Joseph Benavidez loses to Demetrious Johnson in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 14, 2013 Joseph Benavidez fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 29 years old with a record of 19-3, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 11-2-1. Benavidez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Benavidez via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Joseph Benavidez loses to Demetrious Johnson via split decision
On September 22, 2012 Joseph Benavidez fought Demetrious Johnson for the vacant UFC, UFC Flyweight, and UFC Tournament flyweight titles. Benavidez was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 8-2-1. Benavidez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Benavidez lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Joseph Benavidez loses to Dominick Cruz in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 18, 2010 Joseph Benavidez fought Dominick Cruz for the WEC bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Cruz was 25 with a record of 15-1. Benavidez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cruz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benavidez lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cruz.
1. Joseph Benavidez loses to Dominick Cruz via unanimous decision
On August 9, 2009 Joseph Benavidez faced Dominick Cruz in a bantamweight bout. Benavidez was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Cruz was 24 with a record of 13-1. Benavidez was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Cruz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benavidez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cruz.