Gabriel Benítez Explained

Gabriel Benítez
Other Names:Moggly
Birth Date:1988 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Fighting Out Of:Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico[1]
Weight Kg:70
Weight Class:Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach In:71
Reach Footnote:[2]
Team:American Kickboxing Academy
Years Active:2007–present
Mma Kowin:9
Mma Subwin:10
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:4
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:5
Sherdog:25733

Gabriel Benítez (born June 15, 1988) is a Mexican mixed martial artist. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1, and he competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]

Background

Benítez was born in Tijuana, Mexico and started training in mixed martial arts when he was 18 years old.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Benítez started his professional MMA career in 2007, making his debut in his home country Mexico and he amassed a record of 16–4 prior to signing with the UFC.[3]

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1

Benítez was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 1, UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series,[4] under Team Cain Velasquez in April 2014.[5]

In elimination round, Benítez submitted Diego Rivas via rear-naked choke in round 2.[6] Benítez next faced Leonardo Morales in the semifinals and he lost by unanimous decision.[7] [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Benítez made his promotional debut on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180 against Humberto Brown.[9] He won the first UFC win via guillotine choke in round 3.[10] [11] [12]

He next faced Clay Collard on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188. He won via unanimous decision with 30-27 across the board[13] [14]

On his third appearance for UFC fight, Benítez took on Andre Fili on November 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum.[15] He lost the fight via KO in round one.[16] [17] [18]

On September 17, 2016, Benítez face Sam Sicilia at .[19] He defeated Sicilia via guillotine choke in round two.[20] [21]

Benítez faced Enrique Barzola, the featherweight champion of “, on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211.[22] [23] After three rounds fight, the judges awarded the win to Barzola with 29-28 across the score board.[24] [25]

Benítez faced Jason Knight on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]

Benítez faced Humberto Bandenay on May 19, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129.[28] He won the fight via knockout due to a slam and punches just 39 seconds into the first round.[29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[30]

Benítez faced Sodiq Yusuff on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[31] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[32]

Benítez was expected to face Lerone Murphy on March 21, 2020, at .[33] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.[34]

Benítez faced Omar Morales on May 13, 2020, at .[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

Benítez was scheduled to face Justin Jaynes on November 14, 2020, at .[37] The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for COVID-19.[38] The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19.[39] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[40] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[41]

Benítez was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23.[42] However, weighing in over 4 pounds during weigh-in, the bout was cancelled.[43]

Benítez faced Billy Quarantillo, replacing Herbert Burns on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26.[44] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[45] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.[46]

Benítez was scheduled to face T.J. Brown on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[47] Three days before the event, Benítez was forced to pull out and Charles Rosa replaced him with the bout now taking place at Lightweight.[48]

Benítez faced David Onama on February 19, 2022, at . At weigh-ins, Benítez weighed in at 148 pounds, 2 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 30% of his purse.[49] Benítez lost the bout via first round knockout.[50]

Benítez faced Charlie Ontiveros on August 13, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 41.[51] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[52]

Benítez was scheduled to face Jim Miller on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[53] However, Benítez withdrew due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Alexander Hernandez.[54]

Benítez faced Jim Miller on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.[55] He lost by face crank submission in the third round.[56]

Benitez faced Maheshate Hayisaer, replacing Anshul Jubli on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55.[57] He lost the fight by split decision.[58]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|23–12|Maheshate Hayisaer|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|23–11|Jim Miller|Submission (face crank)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:25|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|23–10|Charlie Ontiveros|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:35|San Diego, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|22–10|David Onama|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:24|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|22–9|Billy Quarantillo|TKO (punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:40|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|22–8|Justin Jaynes|TKO (knee to the body and elbows)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:06|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|21–8|Omar Morales|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jacksonville, Florida, United States|||-|Loss|align=center|21–7|Sodiq Yusuff|TKO (punches)|UFC 241 ||align=center|1|align=center|4:14|Anaheim, California, United States||- |Win|align=center|21–6|Humberto Bandenay|KO (slam)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:39|Santiago, Chile||-|Win| align=center|20–6| Jason Knight| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Fresno, California, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 19–6| Enrique Barzola| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 211| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 19–5| Sam Sicilia| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:20| Hidalgo, Texas, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 18–5| Andre Fili| KO (head kick and punches)| The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:13| Monterrey, Mexico| |-| Win| align=center| 18–4| Clay Collard| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 188| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Mexico City, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 17–4| Humberto Brown| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)| UFC 180| | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:30| Mexico City, Mexico| |-| Win| align=center| 16–4| Angelo Sanchez| Decision (unanimous)| Orthrus Promotions: Triple A MMA 5| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-| Win| align=center| 15–4| Rey Trujillo| TKO (punches)| Fresquez Productions: Havoc| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:25| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 14–4| Richard Villa| Submission (heel hook)| Jackson's MMA Series 11| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:52| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 14–3| Rigo Oropeza| Submission (guillotine choke)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 13| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:19| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 14–2| Antonio Ramirez| KO (punches)| Xtreme Kombat 17| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:48| Mexico City, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 13–2| Ryan Bixler| TKO (punches)| Xplode Fight Series: Hunted| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:24| Valley Center, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 12–2| Jorge Lopez| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 12| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:12| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Daniel Salas| Decision (unanimous)| Xtreme Fighters Latino| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Mexico City, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 10–2| Raul Bellereza| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:29| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Manuel Ramos Gallareta| Submission (kimura)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 5| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:03| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 8–2| Tito Castro| TKO (punches)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 4| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:15| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 7–2| Shawn Major| Submission (armbar)| Ultimate Challenge Mexico 12| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:39| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 6–2| Shawn Major| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:13| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 5–2| Kyle Olsen| Submission (guillotine choke)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:24| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Loss| align=center| 4–2| Yaotzin Meza| Decision (unanimous)| Noche de Gladiadores| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:00| Hermosillo, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Alan Mar| Submission (guillotine choke)| Ultimate Challenge Mexico 6| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:04| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Dominic Gutierrez| Submission (armbar)| Tijuana Municipal Sports Institute: No Way Out| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:31| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Loss| align=center| 2–1| Emilio Chavez| Decision (unanimous)| Cage of Fire 10| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Tomas Huerta| KO (punches)| Ultimate Challenge Mexico 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:00| Tijuana, Mexico||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Martin Perez| Submission (armbar)| Ultimate Challenge Mexico 2| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:00| Tijuana, Mexico||-[59]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gabriel Benitez. July 18, 2017.
  2. Web site: Gabriel Benitez - Official UFC® Fighter Profile. www.ufc.com. en. 2017-07-18.
  3. Web site: Gabriel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-07-18.
  4. News: Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum coach 'TUF: Latin America,' fight in November. 2014-04-29. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  5. News: Cast For TUF: 'Latin America' Revealed. MMAmania.com. 2017-07-18.
  6. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs Diego Rivas Fight Result UFC - The Ultimate Figh.... www.mma-core.com. 2017-07-18.
  7. Web site: Leonardo Morales vs Gabriel Benitez Fight Result UFC - The Ultimate.... www.mma-core.com. 2017-07-18.
  8. Web site: TUF Latinoamérica: Leonardo Morales vence al Moggly. enlapelea.com. 2017-07-18.
  9. News: Humberto Brown vs. Gabriel Benitez slated for UFC 180 in Mexico City. 2014-11-08. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  10. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs Humberto Brown Fight Result UFC 180 - Werdum vs..... www.mma-core.com. 2017-07-18.
  11. News: UFC fighter poops his pants, gets choked out. SBNation.com. 2017-07-18.
  12. News: UFC 180 results: Choke-happy Gabriel Benitez finally finishes Humberto Brown. 2014-11-16. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  13. News: UFC 188 results: Mexico's Gabriel Benitez batters Clay Collard for unanimous decision. 2015-06-13. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  14. News: UFC 188 Results: Gabriel Benitez Grabs Unanimous Decision Win In A Tough Battle BJPenn.com. 2015-06-13. BJPenn.com. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  15. Web site: Gabriel Benitez, Andre Fili to Clash at UFC Fight Night in Monterrey on Nov. 21. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-07-18.
  16. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs Andre Fili UFC Fight Night 78 Full Fight MMA Video. MMA-Core. 2017-07-18.
  17. Web site: UFC Fight Night Prelims: Andre Fili Head Kick, Punches Sink Gabriel Benitez in Monterrey. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-07-18.
  18. News: WATCH: Andre Fili finishes off Gabriel Benitez with vicious combination FOX Sports. 2015-11-21. FOX Sports. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  19. Web site: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Johnson headlines UFC Fight Night 94 in Hidalgo, Texas – The MMA Report Podcast. themmareport.com. en-US. 2017-07-18.
  20. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs Sam Sicilia UFC Fight Night 94 Full Fight Part 1 MMA Video. MMA-Core. 2017-07-18.
  21. Web site: Gabriel Benitez Puts Stubborn Sam Sicilia to Sleep (UFC Hidalgo Fight Highlights) MMAWeekly.com. www.mmaweekly.com. en-US. 2017-07-18.
  22. News: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America' vets Enrique Barzola and Gabriel Benitez meet at UFC 211 in Dallas. 2017-02-23. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  23. Web site: Featherweights Gabriel Benitez, Enrique Barzola to Clash at UFC 211. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-07-18.
  24. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs Enrique Barzola Full Fight UFC 211 MMA Video. MMA-Core. 2017-07-18.
  25. News: UFC 211 results: Enrique Barzola tops Gabriel Benitez in fun back-and-forth scrap. 2017-05-13. MMAjunkie. 2017-07-18. en-US.
  26. News: Jason Knight says he's fighting Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2017-10-16. 2017-10-16.
  27. News: UFC Fight Night 123 results: Gabriel Benitez survives bite – yes, bite! – to dominate Jason Knight. 2017-12-10. MMAjunkie. 2017-12-10. en-US.
  28. News: Humberto Bandenay vs. Gabriel Benitez added to UFC Fight Night 129. 2018-04-11. MMAjunkie. 2018-04-12. en-US.
  29. News: UFC Fight Night 129 results: Gabriel Benitez stuns Humberto Bandenay in 39-second thriller. 2018-05-20. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-20. en-US.
  30. News: UFC Fight Night 129 bonuses: Early finishes among $50,000 winners. 2018-05-20. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-20. en-US.
  31. Web site: Sodiq Yusuff & Gabriel Benitez cross the stage during UFC 241 in Anaheim. Marcel Dorff. mmadnanl.com. 2019-06-06. 2019-06-06. nl.
  32. Web site: UFC 241 Results: Sodiq Yusuff Flattens Gabriel Benitez in First Round. Doherty. Dan. 2019-08-17. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-08-18.
  33. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs. Lerone Murphy Announced for UFC London. Anderson. Jay. 2019-12-30. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-12-30.
  34. Web site: UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and John Morgan. 2020-03-15. 2020-03-16.
  35. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs. Omar Morales toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 13 mei. DNA. MMA. en-US. 2020-05-05.
  36. Web site: UFC Jacksonville Results: Omar Morales Earns Victory, Gabriel Benitez Boasts Nasty Injury. McClory. Mike. 2020-05-13. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-05-14.
  37. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2020-10-07. Gabriel Benitez treft Justin Jaynes tijdens UFC evenement op 14 november in Las Vegas. 2020-10-08. MMA DNA. en-US.
  38. Web site: Featherweight fight between Gabriel Benítez and Justin Jaynes canceled as Benítez tested positive. Essentially Sports.
  39. Web site: New party attempt between Gabriel Benitez and Justin Jaynes on December 5th in Las Vegas. mmadnanl.com. 2019-11-16. 2019-11-17. nl.
  40. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-12-05. UFC Vegas 16 Results: Gabriel Benitez Knee Stuns Justin Jaynes. 2020-12-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  41. Web site: Official UFC Vegas 16 bonuses: Jordan Leavitt's KO slam leads $50K winners . MMAmania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2020-12-06. 2020-12-06.
  42. Web site: Gabriel Benitez vs. Jonathan Pearce booked for UFC event on May 1. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee and Mike Heck. 2021-03-02. 2021-03-02.
  43. Web site: UFC Vegas 25 weigh-in results: Dominick Reyes, Jiri Prochazka on point, one bout cancelled after fighter misses weight by over four pounds. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. 2021-04-30. 2021-04-30.
  44. Web site: Gabriel Benítez to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on July 17. espndeportes.espn.com. Carlos Contreras Legaspi. 2021-06-08. 2021-06-08.
  45. Web site: Martin. Damon. 2021-07-17. UFC Vegas 31 video: Billy Quarantillo bloodies and batters Gabriel Benitez to earn third-round stoppage. 2021-07-18. MMA Fighting. en.
  46. Web site: 2021-07-18. UFC on ESPN 26 bonuses: Miesha Tate gets extra $50,000 in return from retirement. 2021-07-18. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  47. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-12-06. Gabriel Benitez vs. TJ Brown toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 15 januari. 2021-12-07. MMA DNA. en-US.
  48. Web site: Lee. Alexander K.. 2022-01-12. Gabriel Benitez out, Charles Rosa steps in on 3 days’ notice to fight TJ Brown at UFC Vegas 46. 2022-01-12. MMA Fighting. en.
  49. Web site: 2022-02-18. UFC Fight Night 201 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy, but 12-fight lineup set. 2022-02-20. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  50. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2022-02-19. UFC Vegas 48: David Onama Launches Violent Barrage of Strikes, Finishes Gabriel Benitez. 2022-02-20. Cageside Press. en-US.
  51. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-07-16 . Gabriel Benitez vs. Charlie Ontiveros Added To UFC San Diego On August 13 . 2022-07-17 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  52. Web site: McClory . Mike . 2022-08-13 . UFC San Diego: Gabriel Benitez Overwhelms Charlie Ontiveros . 2022-08-15 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  53. Web site: UFC books Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benitez for Feb. 18 event. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. 2022-11-08. 2022-11-08.
  54. Web site: Report Alexander Hernandez steps in on short notice to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 69. LowkickMMA.com. Frank Bonada. 2023-02-09. 2023-02-09.
  55. Web site: Newswire . MMA Fighting . 2023-11-22 . UFC Vegas 84 full card confirmed with Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benitz co-headlining . 2023-11-22 . MMA Fighting . en.
  56. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-01-14 . Onward to UFC 300: Jim Miller Submits Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84 . 2024-01-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  57. Web site: 2024-02-15 . Maheshate faces Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night 243 . 2024-02-15 . Asian MMA . en.
  58. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-04-27 . UFC Vegas 91: Maheshate Hayisaer Exits Exciting Striking Duel With Win Over Gabriel Benítez . 2024-04-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  59. Web site: Gabriel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-08-17.

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