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Bantamweight Division

Not Fighting

"Golden Boy"

Benito Lopez

Bantamweight Division

10-2-0 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

5

First Round Finishes

Benito Lopez

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Benito Lopez's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Oroville, United States
Trains at
Team Alpha Male
Age
29
Height
70.00
Weight
138.50
Octagon Debut
Aug. 22, 2017
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2014

     
  • Five first round finishes

     
  • Has finished five of last eight wins in the first round, three in less than a minute

     
  • Three wins by KO, two by submission (Guillotine, arm triangle)

     
  • Origin of nickname: “Oroville is the City of Gold, and I won a lot of gold medals competing in jits as a kid, so I was given the name.”

UFC Fight Night (11/5/22) Lopez was submitted by Mario Bautista via armbar at 4:54 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (7/13/19) Lopez won a three round unanimous decision over Vince Morales

UFC on ESPN (2/17/19) Lopez was submitted by Manny Bermudez via guillotine choke at 3:09 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (12/9/17) Lopez won a three round unanimous decision over Albert Morales

 

Dana White's Contender Series

Week 7 (8/22/17) Lopez won a three round split decision over Steven Peterson

When and why did you start training for fighting? At 12. I got into a lot of fights growing up; it was in my blood. I love the sport. 

What ranks and titles have you held? A few amateur belts

Do you have any heroes? Urijah Faber, my grandma Maria Lopez, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything - it's fulfilling a life dream. I was born for this. It's my purpose right now. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Security guard

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 8-0 amateur champ for four different organizations

Favorite grappling technique: Everything

Favorite Striking technique: Everything