Lance Benoist
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Name | Lance Benoist |
| Nickname | N/A | |
| Association | St. Charles MMA / Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Weight Class | Welterweight | |
| Height | 5'11" (181cm) | |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | |
| Birth Date | August 26, 1988 | |
| Fighting Out Of | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | |
| Nationality | American |
Lance Benoist is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Welterweight. Benoist is currently competing in the UFC.
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Professional Record
| Record | 6 - 2 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 1 (T)KOs 4 Submissions 1 Decisions |
| Losses | 0 (T)KOs 0 Submissions 2 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sean Pierson | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort | 9/22/2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Seth Baczynski | Decision (Split) | UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall 2 | 6/8/2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Matt Riddle | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou | 9/17/2011 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Ryne Vincent | Submission (Triangle Choke) | CCCW: Fight Night 3 | 4/30/2011 | 1 | 2:56 | |
| Win | Dustin Baker | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | PCL: Cage Madness | 3/26/2011 | 1 | 4:36 | |
| Win | Miguel Rios | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown | 11/24/2010 | 1 | 0:57 | |
| Win | Cleburn Walker | KO (Head Kick) | Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle Begins | 8/14/2010 | 1 | 4:34 | |
| Win | Jamell Austin | Submission (Triangle Choke) | DFC: Devastation Fight Club | 1/30/2010 | 1 | 0:53 | |
Fighter Pages
Official:
Tapology: http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/15313-lance-benoist
Sherdog: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Lance-Benoist-59764
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Lance-Benoist/100000695925487
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LanceBenoistMMA
Mixed Martial Arts career
Early career
Benoist went undefeated in his amateur career and compiled a record of 14-0-1 in the process. He had his first professional fight on January 30, 2010 and won the bout via submission.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In June 2011, Benoist signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He faced Matt Riddle in his Octagon debut. He won the fight via unanimous decision in the Fight of the Night.
