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Joseph Benavidez Rani Yahya
Joseph Benavidez
28-8

RD1 1:35

KO/TKO

Punches

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Rani Yahya
28-12-1

Fight: Benavidez vs. Yahya

USAWEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff
19DECSAT'0912:00 AM
Bantamweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Beefcake

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Forms

WWWWL
WWWLL

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1984-07-31) 42

42(1984-09-11)

Weight

(57 kg) 125 lbs

135 lbs (61 kg)

Height

(163 cm) 5′4″

5′6″ (168 cm)

Reach

(165 cm) 5′5″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Gym

Team Alpha Male

Constrictor Team

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

28

8 KO/TKO - 22%
9 submission - 25%
11 decision - 31%

28

0% - 0 KO/TKO
53% - 21 submission
18% - 7 decision

Losses

8

2 KO/TKO - 6%
1 submission - 3%
5 decision - 14%

12

10% - 4 KO/TKO
3% - 1 submission
18% - 7 decision

Past Opponents

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07 Feb2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Russia
Ali Bagautinov
(12-3)
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UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
04 Oct2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
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(16-3)
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UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
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UFC Fight Night 57: Edgar vs. Swanson
23 Nov2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Tim Elliott
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UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira
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USA
Demetrious Johnson
(11-2-1)
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UFC on FOX 9: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
15 Dec2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:08
Brazil
Jussier Formiga
(15-2)
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UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader
04 Sep2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:07
USA
Darren Uyenoyama
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21 Apr2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:50
USA
Ian McCall
(12-3-1)
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UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
03 Feb2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Demetrious Johnson
(8-2-1)
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UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort
23 Sep2012Decision(Split) RD55:00
Japan
Yasuhiro Urushitani
(19-4-5)
i
UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann
03 Mar2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:11
USA
Eddie Wineland
(18-7-1)
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UFC on Versus 5: Hardy vs. Lytle
15 Aug2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Ian Loveland
(14-7)
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(14-2)
i
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
12 Nov2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD22:45
USA
Dominick Cruz
(15-1)
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WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
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Miguel Torres
(37-2)
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06 Mar2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD22:57
Brazil
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(15-4)
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WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff
19 Dec2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:35
USA
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(13-1)
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05 Apr2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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Danny Martinez
(13-2)
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WEC 37: Torres vs Tapia
03 Dec2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Junya Kodo
(6-1-2)
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Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD12:42
USA
Maurice Eazel
(3-7)
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PFC 8 - A Night of Champions
08 May2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:02
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(5-1)
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PFC 6 - No Retreat, No Surrender
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Carlos Lovio
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Bring it On - Under Destruction
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benavidez vs. Yahya

  • Which event are Rani Yahya and Joseph Benavidez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff.

  • How many rounds is the Rani Yahya vs. Joseph Benavidez?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Rani Yahya vs. Joseph Benavidez?

    The fight is organized by the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC, WEC).

  • When is the Rani Yahya vs. Joseph Benavidez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 19, 2009