Demetrious Johnson vs Joseph Benavidez
Demetrious Johnson vs Joseph Benavidez: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez?
Johnson and Benavidez fought twice, with Johnson winning both encounters, first to claim the UFC Flyweight Championship and later in a rematch, solidifying his dominance in the division.
Demetrious Johnson
Key numbers
- MMA Record25 Wins - 4 Losses - 1 Draw
- Wins by Knockout5
- Wins by Submission8
- Wins by Decision12
- Total Fights30
Top honours
- UFC Flyweight ChampionInaugural champion with 11 consecutive title defenses (2012-2018)
- ONE Flyweight ChampionChampion during his tenure in ONE Championship
- ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix ChampionWon in 2019
- Most consecutive title defenses in UFC flyweight history11 defenses
- Most consecutive wins in UFC flyweight history13 wins
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Joseph Benavidez
Key numbers
- MMA Record28 Wins - 7 Losses
- Wins by Knockout6
- Wins by Submission9
- Wins by Decision13
Top honours
- WEC Flyweight ChampionHeld the title before the UFC merger.
- UFC Flyweight Title ChallengerContested for the title multiple times.