Joseph Benavidez vs. Askar Askarov

Preliminary Card | Flyweight · 125 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Mar 6, 2021
W
Askarov defeats Benavidez
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

13-0-1

Climbed to 14-0-1
Pro
Record
28-7-0

Fell to 28-8
-140
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+120
(Near Even)

Russia
Nation

United States
Khasavyurt
Dagestan Republic
Fights out of
Sacramento
California
28
+4 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 36
+7 mos, 3 days
127.0 lbs
(57.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
125.5 lbs
(56.9 kgs)
5'6"
(167cm)
Height
5'4"
(163cm)
67.0"
(170cm)
Reach
65.0"
(165cm)
Berkut FC Gym Team Alpha Male

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 4,509

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Benavidez
34%
Askarov
66%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 259

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya
  • Date: Saturday 03.06.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: UFC APEX
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 8 of 15)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Benavidez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Askarov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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