Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya

Mar 6, 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Joseph Benavidez

Record: 28-8-0

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Askar Askarov

Record: 14-1-1

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Joseph Benavidez

Askar Askarov

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Joseph Benavidez

Askar Askarov

Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov

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UFC Record Breakdown

Joseph Benavidez

KO/TKO (26%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (47%)

Losses (22%)

Askar Askarov

Decision (79%)

Losses (21%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy34%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense62%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy54%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense66%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ90%

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Joseph Benavidez

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From opening bell, Joseph Benavidez can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.5 significant strikes per minute while Askar Askarov looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Joseph Benavidez

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (26%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (47%)

Losses (22%)

Joseph Benavidez breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy34%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense62%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Joseph Benavidez's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Askar Askarov must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Joseph Benavidez brings the more polished entries (30%) while Askar Askarov relies on defensive frames (66%).

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Askar Askarov

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UFC Record Breakdown

Decision (79%)

Losses (21%)

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Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy54%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense66%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ90%

Askar Askarov's recent form

Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'4" (163 cm)

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5'6" (168 cm)

Weight

125 lbs (57 kg)

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125 lbs (57 kg)

Reach

65" (165 cm)

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67" (170 cm)

Stance

Southpaw

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.5 significant strikes/min

Joseph Benavidez averages 3.5 significant strikes per minute while Askar Askarov sits at 3.0.

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