Ryan Benoit

Ryan Benoit
Born August 25, 1989
San Diego, California, United States
Other names Baby Face
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach 68.0 in (173 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Dallas, Texas, United States
Team Janjira Muay Thai
Years active 2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 8
By knockout 7
By submission 1
Losses 3
By submission 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ryan Michale Benoit[2] (born August 25, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Benoit began training in 2007 and made his professional MMA debut in May 2009.[3] He fought extensively in his native United States and amassed a record of 7-2 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Benoit made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Josh Sampo on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. He lost the back-and-forth fight via rear-naked choke submission late in the second round.[4] Despite the loss, Benoit won a Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[5]

Benoit was expected to face Ray Borg on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.[6] However, due to an injury, Benoit was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Howell.[7]

Benoit faced Sergio Pettis on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185.[8] After a first round in which Pettis seemed to have the upper hand, Benoit dropped Pettis with a left hook and finished him off with a flurry of ground and pound in the second round.[9] Benoit received criticism from fans for kicking Pettis after the referee had separated the two fighters. Benoit immediately apologized to Pettis' team and to fans, claiming he had let his emotions get the better of him. Dana White later stated in the UFC 185 post fight press conference that the UFC wouldn't take any disciplinary actions towards Benoit, due to his immediate regret shown towards Pettis' team and to fans.[10]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Sergio Pettis TKO (punches) UFC 185 March 14, 2015 2 1:34 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 Josh Sampo Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 2013 2 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Flyweight debut. Sampo missed weight (127.5 lbs). Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Cody Fuller TKO (punches) Legacy FC 24 October 11, 2013 1 4:53 Dallas, Texas, United States Catchweight (130 lbs) bout.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2 Anthony Birchak Decision (unanimous) MFC 37 May 10, 2013 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Joseph Sandoval TKO (punches) Legacy FC 16 December 14, 2012 1 1:02 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Randy Villarreal TKO (punches) Legacy FC 13 August 16, 2012 1 1:35 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Cody Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 11 May 11, 2012 2 2:52 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Matt Espinoza TKO (punches) Shark Fights 14 March 11, 2011 2 2:14 Lubbock, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Tim Snyder Decision (majority) SWC 11 - Fury June 19, 2010 3 5:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Davis Sylvester TKO (punches) KOK 7 - Judgement Day August 29, 2009 2 2:41 Austin, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 LeJerrian Lindley TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 4 May 9, 2009 1 2:09 Arlington, Texas, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 185 Pettis vs. dos Anjos". UFC.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf
  3. ↑ Ryan Benoit - Official UFC® Fighter Profile
  4. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (November 30, 2013). "TUF 18 Finale results: Joshua Sampo taps out fellow newcomer Ryan Benoit". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ Staff (December 1, 2013). "TUF 18 Finale fighter bonuses: Ryan Benoit scores $100,000 in odd twist on fight of the night". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ Staff (2014-06-06). "Ryan Benoit vs. Ray Borg added to UFC Fight Night 44 in San Antonio". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  7. ↑ John Morgan (2014-06-18). "Ryan Benoit out at UFC Fight Night 44, Ray Borg now meets Shane Howell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  8. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-01-08). "Sergio Pettis returns to flyweight, faces Ryan Benoit at UFC 185 in Dallas". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-01-13.
  9. ↑ Tim Burke (2015-03-14). "UFC 185 prelims results: Benoit upsets Pettis". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  10. ↑ Steven Marrocco and John Morgan (2015-03-15). "Despite late kick to Sergio Pettis' pants, Dana White all good with Ryan Benoit". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-16.

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