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.
== Professional Record ==
Record | 6 – 2 – 0 (Win â€Â“ Loss â€Â“ 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.
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