Ryan Benoit

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| birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S.

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| weight_class = Bantamweight
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| fighting_out_of = Dallas, Texas, United States

| team = Janjira Muay Thai

| rank = Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Vinicius Garcia and Marc Botindari{{cite instagram|title=Level up! Got my brown belt today. (...)|user=babyfacebenoit|postid=CLPp44CrHLv|date=February 13, 2021|accessdate=July 31, 2021}}

| years_active = 2009–present

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Ryan Benoit (born August 25, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxer who competes in the Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he is currently signed to the BKFC and has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Shark Fights, and the MFC.

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Benoit began training in 2007 and made his professional MMA debut in May 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ryan-benoit |title=Ryan Benoit - Official UFC® Fighter Profile |website=UFC |date= |access-date=2016-08-01}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-gifs-joshua-sampo-taps-out-fellow-newcomer-ryan-benoit-in-second-round|title=TUF 18 Finale results: Joshua Sampo taps out fellow newcomer Ryan Benoit|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=November 30, 2013|accessdate=September 19, 2014}} Despite the loss, Benoit won a Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/tuf-18-finale-fighter-bonuses-ryan-benoit-scores-100000-in-odd-twist-on-fight-of-the-night|title=TUF 18 Finale fighter bonuses: Ryan Benoit scores $100,000 in odd twist on fight of the night|publisher=MMAweekly.com|author=Staff|date=December 1, 2013|accessdate=September 19, 2014}}

Benoit was expected to face Ray Borg on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ryan-benoit-vs-ray-borg-added-to-ufc-fight-night-44-in-san-antonio|title=Ryan Benoit vs. Ray Borg added to UFC Fight Night 44 in San Antonio|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2015-03-08|date=2014-06-06}} However, due to an injury, Benoit was replaced by promotional newcomer Shane Howell.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/ryan-benoit-out-at-ufc-fight-night-44-ray-borg-now-meets-shane-howell|title=Ryan Benoit out at UFC Fight Night 44, Ray Borg now meets Shane Howell|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|accessdate=2015-03-08|date=2014-06-18}}

Benoit faced Sergio Pettis on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sergio-Pettis-Returns-to-Flyweight-Faces-Ryan-Benoit-at-UFC-185-in-Dallas-80211|title=Sergio Pettis returns to flyweight, faces Ryan Benoit at UFC 185 in Dallas|author=C.J. Tuttle|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2015-01-08|accessdate=2015-01-13}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/14/8216675/ufc-185-prelims-results-benoit-upsets-pettis-duffy-wins-debut|title=UFC 185 prelims results: Benoit upsets Pettis|author=Tim Burke|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2015-03-14|accessdate=2015-03-14}} Benoit received criticism from fans for kicking Pettis after the referee had separated the two fighters. Benoit immediately apologized for his behavior, 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 regarding the incident.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/despite-late-kick-to-the-pants-of-sergio-pettis-dana-white-all-good-with-ryan-benoit|title=Despite late kick to Sergio Pettis' pants, Dana White all good with Ryan Benoit|author=Steven Marrocco and John Morgan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-03-15|accessdate=2015-03-16}}

Benoit faced Ben Nguyen on November 15, 2015 at UFC 193.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/09/ufc-193-adds-richie-vaculik-vs-danny-martinez-ryan-benoit-vs-ben-nguyen|title=UFC 193 adds Ryan Benoit vs. Ben Nguyen|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-09-03|accessdate=2015-09-03}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Benoit next faced Fredy Serrano on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201.{{cite web|url=http://combatpress.com/2016/07/ray-borg-injured-fredy-serrano-now-meets-ryan-benoit-at-ufc-201/|title=Ray Borg Injured, Fredy Serrano Now Meets Ryan Benoit at UFC 201|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Rob Tatum|accessdate=2016-07-21|date=2015-07-21}} He won the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-201-results-ryan-benoit-takes-split-call-from-unorthodox-fredy-serrano-on-10-days-notice|title=UFC 201 results: Ryan Benoit takes split call from unorthodox Fredy Serrano|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|accessdate=2016-05-24|date=2015-05-24}}

Benoit faced Brandon Moreno on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/26/13428962/brandon-moreno-vs-ryan-benoit-added-to-tuf-24-finale-in-december|title=Brandon Moreno vs. Ryan Benoit added to TUF 24 Finale in December|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Danny Segura|date=2016-10-26|accessdate=2016-10-26}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/tuf-24-finale-results-brandon-moreno-survives-knockdown-takes-split-call-from-ryan-benoit|title=TUF 24 Finale results: Brandon Moreno survives knockdown, takes split call from Ryan Benoit|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-12-03|accessdate=2016-12-03}}

Benoit faced Ashkan Mokhtarian on November 19, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/ryan-benoit-ashkan-mokhtarian-ufc-fight-night-121-australia|title=Ryan Benoit vs. Ashkan Mokhtarian added to UFC Fight Night 121 in Australia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Dann Stupp|date=2017-08-16|accessdate=2017-08-16}} At the weight-ins, Benoit weight in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the flyweight upper limit of 126 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Benoit forfeited 20% of his purse to Mokhtarian.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-121-sydney-early-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 121 official weigh-in results: Headliner set, but four fighters heavy|date=2017-11-18|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-18|language=en-US}} Benoit won the fight via knockout due to a head kick in the third round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-sydney-ryan-benoit-ko-ashkan-mokhtarian-head-kick-in-third|title=UFC Fight Night 121 results: Patient Ryan Benoit KOs Ashkan Mokhtarian with head kick in third|date=2017-11-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-19|language=en-US}}

On January 5, 2018 it was announced that Benoit had signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/5/16856606/ryan-benoit-signs-new-four-fight-contract-with-ufc|title=Ryan Benoit signs new four-fight contract with UFC|author=Ariel Helwani|date=January 5, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

Benoit was expected to face Roberto Sanchez on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228.{{cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/moresports/2018/07/18/ufc-228-dallas-bouts-revealed-womens-flyweight-title|title=UFC 228 in Dallas bouts revealed|website=sportsday.dallasnews.com|author=Mark Francescutti|date=2018-07-18|accessdate=2018-07-18}} However, Benoit pulled out of the fight in late August for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jarred Brooks.{{cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/jordan-johnson-vervangt-de-geblesseerde-krzysztof-jotko-tegen-adam-yandiev-in-moskou/|title="The Monkey God" Jarred Brooks tackles "6 days notice" fight against Roberto Sanchez|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2018-09-02|accessdate=2018-09-02|language=nl}}

Benoit faced Alateng Heili in a bantamweight bout on December 21, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 165.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/aziatisch-onderonsje-tussen-kyung-ho-kang-en-pingyuan-liu-ingepland-voor-ufc-busan/|title=Aziatisch onderonsje tussen Kyung Ho Kang en Pingyuan Liu ingepland voor UFC Busan|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=November 6, 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/21/ufc-busan-results-alatengheili-takes-split-decision-ryan-benoit/|title=UFC Busan Results: Alateng Heili Takes Split Decision Over Ryan Benoit|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-12-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-22}}

Benoit was expected to face Tyson Nam on June 13, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo.{{Cite web|title=Flyweight partij tussen Ryan Benoit en Tyson Nam toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 13 juni|url=https://mmadna.nl/flyweight-partij-tussen-ryan-benoit-en-tyson-nam-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-13-juni/|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=May 24, 2020 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-25}} However, Benoit withdrew from the event for an unknown reason and was replaced by Zarrukh Adashev.{{cite web |title=With Ryan Benoit out of UFC on ESPN 10, Zarrukh Adashev steps in to fight Tyson Nam |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/with-ryan-benoit-out-of-ufc-on-espn-10-zarrukh-adashev-steps-in-to-fight-tyson-nam |website=MMA Junkie |date=June 9, 2020 |accessdate=14 June 2020}}

Benoit faced Tim Elliott on July 16, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/18/21295915/ufc-announces-full-lineups-for-july-events-on-fight-island-including-four-title-fights|title=UFC announces full lineups for July events on 'Fight Island,' including four title fights|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-06-18|access-date=2020-06-18}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-07-16|title=UFC Fight Island 1 Results: Tim Elliott Wins High-Paced Fight Over Ryan Benoit|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/16/ufc-fight-island-1-results-tim-elliott/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

On September 3, 2020, Benoit along with Roman Dolidze, were granted temporary licenses following special hearings by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after they had recurring issues with the long-term metabolite of Turinabol pulsing in their system in trace amounts, long after ingestion. Both Benoit and Dolidze have already been suspended by USADA, the UFC's anti-doping partner. Neither were facing a violation in Nevada, but the UFC wanted to get ahead of a potential issue. This was after USADA added a threshold for the presence of the M3 metabolite of DHCMT. If a test result is below 100 picograms per milliliter of the substance, it is no longer considered a violation, but an atypical finding -- provided there is no evidence of new ingestion or performance-enhancing effects. Benoit and Dolidze were granted temporary licenses to compete beginning Dec. 1 following a six-month period of bimonthly testing by USADA. For Benoit, the process already cost him more than one year of his career after he originally tested positive for low levels of DHCMT (oral turinabol) starting on Nov. 11, 2018. At the time, Benoit tested positive for 30 picograms per mL at the time. {{cite web |title=Four UFC fighters suspended, fined for drug tests |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29802516/four-ufc-fighters-suspended-fined-positive-drug-tests |website=ESPN.com |access-date=15 March 2021 |language=en |date=3 September 2020}}

Benoit was scheduled to face Zarrukh Adashev on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 24.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-11|title=UFC adds Ryan Benoit vs. Zarrukh Adashev to May 8 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/ufc-news-ryan-benoit-vs-zarrukh-adashev-may-8-event-announcement-booking|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} At the weigh-ins, Benoit weighed in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. His bout with Adashev was cancelled by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to health concerns.{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-on-espn-24-video-ryan-benoit-scary-weigh-in-held-upright|title=UFC on ESPN 24 video: Ryan Benoit held upright on scale for scary weigh-in; fight canceled|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn and Ken Hathaway|date=2021-05-07|access-date=2021-05-07}} The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 28 on July 31, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-05|title=Ryan Benoit medically cleared for flyweight return; Zarrukh Adashev fight rebooked for UFC on ESPN 27|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-news-ryan-benoit-medically-cleared-booked-vs-zarrukh-adashev|access-date=2021-07-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Benoit lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-07-31|title=UFC Vegas 33 Results: Zarrukh Adashev Compromises Ryan Benoit's Leg Early, Wins Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/31/ufc-vegas-33-results-zarrukh-adashev-vs-ryan-benoit/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

On August 21, 2021, it was announced Benoit was released by the UFC.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-21|title=UFC parts way with Ryan Benoit, Yancy Medeiros, and others|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-roster-releases-ryan-benoit-yancy-medeiros-justin-jaynes-jerome-rivera|access-date=2021-08-21|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}

On October 20, 2021, The Nevada Athletic Commission suspended Benoit nine months retroactive to a positive urine sample collected on July 31. Benoit was flagged for modafinil, more commonly known as provigil. In addition to his suspension, Benoit faces a total of $3,445.36 in fines and legal fees. He will be eligible to return on April 1, 2022.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-20|title=NAC suspends Ryan Benoit for 9 months after testing positive for sleep apnea drug|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/ufc-news-ryan-benoit-suspended-sleep-apnea-drug|access-date=2021-10-20|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}

Championships and achievements

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Josh Sampo
UFC.com Awards
2015: Ranked #3 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Sergio Pettis}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ten-Best-UFC-upsets-of-2015-holm-rousey-dos-anjos-hall|title=10 Best – Biggest UFC Upsets of 2015|last=Gerbasi|first=Thomas|date=December 21, 2015|work=UFC}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–8

|Zarrukh Adashev

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland

|{{dts|2021|July|31}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–7

|Tim Elliott

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige

|{{dts|2020|July|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–6

|Alateng Heili

|Decision (split)

|UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie

|{{dts|2019|December|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Busan, South Korea

|{{small|Bantamweight bout.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–5

|Ashkan Mokhtarian

|KO (head kick)

|UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura

|{{dts|2017|November|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:38

|Sydney, Australia

|{{small|Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Benoit missed weight.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–5

|Brandon Moreno

|Decision (split)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

|{{dts|2016|December|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–4

|Fredy Serrano

|Decision (split)

|UFC 201

|{{dts|2016|July|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–4

| Ben Nguyen

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC 193

| {{dts|2015|November|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:35

| Melbourne, Australia

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–3

| Sergio Pettis

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 185

| {{dts|2015|March|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:34

| Dallas, Texas, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 7–3

| Josh Sampo

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale

| {{dts|2013|November|30}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 4:31

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Flyweight debut; Sampo missed weight (127.5 lb). Fight of the Night.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–2

| Cody Fuller

| TKO (punches)

| Legacy FC 24

| {{dts|2013|October|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:53

| Dallas, Texas, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (130 lb) bout.}}

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 6–2

| Anthony Birchak

| Decision (unanimous)

| MFC 37

| {{dts|2013|May|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1

| Joseph Sandoval

| TKO (punches)

| Legacy FC 16

| {{dts|2012|December|14}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:02

| Dallas, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1

| Randy Villarreal

| TKO (punches)

| Legacy FC 13

| {{dts|2012|August|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:35

| Dallas, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–1

| Cody Williams

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Legacy FC 11

| {{dts|2012|May|11}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:52

| Houston, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1

| Matt Espinoza

| TKO (punches)

| Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort

| {{dts|2011|March|11}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:14

| Lubbock, Texas, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 2–1

| Tim Snyder

| Decision (majority)

| SWC 11: Fury

| {{dts|2010|June|19}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Frisco, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Davis Sylvester

| TKO (punches)

| KOK 7: Judgement Day

| {{dts|2009|August|29}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:41

| Austin, Texas, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| LeJerrian Lindley

| TKO (punches)

| Xtreme Knockout 4

| {{dts|2009|May|9}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:09

| Arlington, Texas, United States

{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ryan-Benoit-48566|title=Ryan|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2021-08-22}}

Bare knuckle boxing record

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0–1

|John Dodson

|KO (punch)

|BKFC 28

|{{dts|2022|August|27}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:40

|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

External links

{{Sherdog|48566}}
{{UFC|ryan-benoit}}

Category:Living people

Category:1989 births

Category:Boxers from Dallas

Category:American male mixed martial artists

Category:Flyweight mixed martial artists

Category:Bantamweight mixed martial artists

Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters

Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Ryan Benoit

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Bare knuckle boxing record

See also

External links