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Gabriel Benítez Jason Knight
Gabriel Benítez
27-13

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Jason Knight
23-8

Fight: Benítez vs. Knight

USAUFC Fight Night 123: Swanson vs. Ortega
10DECSUN'173:00 AM
Featherweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Moggly

The Kid

Forms

WWLWL
LWWWW

Nationality

MexicoMexico

USAUSA

Age

(1988-06-15) 38

34(1992-07-14)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(180 cm) 5′11″

6′0″ (182 cm)

Gym

American Kickboxing Academy

American Top Team D’Iberville, MS

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

27

11 KO/TKO - 28%
12 submission - 30%
4 decision - 10%

23

13% - 4 KO/TKO
48% - 15 submission
13% - 4 decision

Losses

13

4 KO/TKO - 10%
4 submission - 10%
5 decision - 13%

8

3% - 1 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
23% - 7 decision

Past Opponents

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China
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Uganda
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19 Feb2022KO/TKO(Punches (Standing TKO)) RD14:24
USA
Billy Quarantillo
(15-3)
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17 Jul2021KO/TKO(Punches from Back Mount) RD33:40
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(16-5)
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UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2
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Peru
Humberto Bandenay
(14-4)
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UFC Fight Night 129: Maia vs. Usman
20 May2018KO/TKO(Slam and Punches) RD10:39
USA
Jason Knight
(21-4)
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UFC Fight Night 123: Swanson vs. Ortega
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Peru
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(12-3-1)
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14 May2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Sam Sicilia
(17-6)
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UFC Fight Night 94: Poirier vs. Johnson
18 Sep2016Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD21:20
USA
Andre Fili
(15-3)
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USA
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(14-5)
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14 Jun2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Panama
H. Brown Morrison
(4-4)
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16 Nov2014Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD30:30
USA
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(12-5)
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USA
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(15-11)
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Havoc: Holm vs. Hayes
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(8-6)
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Jackson's MMA Series 11
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USA
Rigo Oropeza
(6-2)
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UWC 13: The 13th
02 Mar2013Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:19
USA
Rigo Oropeza
(5-2)
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UWC Mexico 13 - Benitez vs. Oropeza
02 Mar2013Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:19
Mexico
Antonio Ramirez
(2-0)
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XK 17 - Xtreme Kombat 17
21 Sep2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:48
USA
Ryan Bixler
(24-23-1)
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XFS: Hunted
20 May2012KO/TKO(Strikes) RD11:24
Mexico
J. Lopez Bustamante
(5-4)
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UWC Mexico 12 - Never Tap
24 Mar2012Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:12
Mexico
J. Lopez Bustamante
(5-5)
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UWC 12: Never Tap
24 Mar2012Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:12
Mexico
Daniel Salas
(12-1)
i
XFL - Xtreme Fighters Latino
26 May2011Decision(Unanimous) RD5
Mexico
Raul Bellereza
(1-2)
i
UWC 9: They're Back!
25 Mar2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:29
Mexico
Raul Bellereza
(1-3)
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UWC Mexico 9 - They're Back
25 Mar2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:29
Mexico
Manuel Ramos Gallareta
(4-5)
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UWC 5: Bloody Valentine
12 Feb2010Sub(Americana) RD12:00
Mexico
Tito Castro
(8-1)
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UWC 4: Renacimiento
28 Nov2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:13
Mexico
Tito Castro
(8-2)
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UWC Mexico 4 - Rebirth
28 Nov2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:15
USA
Shawn Major
(1-3)
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UCM 12 - Roosters in the Hexagon
03 Oct2009Sub(Armbar) RD10:39
USA
Shawn Major
(1-1)
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UWC Mexico 2 - Cachanilla Fury
30 May2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD12:13
USA
Shawn Major
(1-2)
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UWC 2: Furia Cachanilla
30 May2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage (Cut)) RD12:13
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(7-7)
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UWC 1: Baja California vs. California
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NDG - Noche de Gladiadores
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Alan Mar
(0-0)
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UCM 6 - Two Warriors Duel
24 May2008Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD32:04
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Dominic Gutierrez
(0-0)
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IMDET - No Way Out
19 Apr2008Sub(Armbar) RD12:31
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Emilio Chavez
(2-0)
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COF 10 - November Pain
24 Nov2007Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Mexico
Tomas Huerta
(0-1)
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UCM 4 - Ultimate Challenge Mexico 4
10 Nov2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Mexico
Martin Perez
(0-0)
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UCM 2 - Ultimate Challenge Mexico 2
28 Jul2007Sub(Armbar) RD2

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benítez vs. Knight

  • Which event are Jason Knight and Gabriel Benítez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 123: Swanson vs. Ortega.

  • How many rounds is the Jason Knight vs. Gabriel Benítez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Jason Knight vs. Gabriel Benítez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Jason Knight vs. Gabriel Benítez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 10, 2017