Gabriel Benitez vs. Maheshate – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Gabriel “Moggly” Benitez will take on Maheshate “StarBoy” Kape in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Benitez brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Kape, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Benitez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.92 per minute. On the other hand, Kape boasts a 26% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.91 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Gabriel Benitez vs. Maheshate matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Gabriel Benitez is coming in with a 23-12-0 record. Benitez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Jim Miller at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 in January.

Kape, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Gabriel Benitez on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill and holds a 9-3-0 record.

Gabriel Benitez has a southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 25-year-old Maheshate is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Gabriel Benitez stats

→ Benitez’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Benitez lands 4.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Benitez’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Benitez’s takedown average is 0.24 per 15 minutes.
→ Benitez’s takedown defense is 55%.

Benitez comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.92 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kape fires at 26% accuracy, landing about 2.91 significant strikes per minute. Gabriel Benitez also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.24 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kape’s 0 takedowns and 45% takedown accuracy.

Maheshate stats

→ Kape’s striking accuracy is 26%.
→ Kape lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kape’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Kape’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Kape’s takedown defense is 45%.

Maheshate spent, on average, 9:43 minutes in the Octagon, and Gabriel has an average fight time of 8:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Gabriel or Maheshate? Sound off in the comments.

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