Upcoming fight
Benouaich vs Montenegro
Sep. 5, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
4
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Evry, France
Trenes en
MMA Performance Center, Fight Industrie
Estilo de lucha
Brawler
Años
31
Alto
63.00
Peso
115.00
Debut del octágono
Sep. 5, 2026
Alcance
63.50
Alcance de la pierna
39.00
- Pro since March 2024
- Team Cormier on TUF Season 34
- Four wins by KO, one by submission (Guillotine)
- Three first-round finishes, two second-round finishes
- 2022 IMMAF European Championships Bronze Medalist
- Grew up with 3 brothers, and used to be a PE Teacher
UFC Fight Night (9/5/26) Benouaich makes her UFC debut against Sofia Montenegro
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 34 (2026)
Semifinals - Benouaich lost a three round unanimous decision to Valesca Machado
Quarterfinals – Benouaich won a three round unanimous decision over Mackenzie Stiller
When and why did you start training? I started randomly 6 years ago. I used to practice grappling, and I had to move for work in a city with no grappling class, so I decided to try MMA.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me, I’ll make sure my first day in the office stays in the memory
Who is your favorite fighter and why? William Gomis, his striking is a piece of art. And Brad Pickett because he gave it all and had tremendous transitions.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My coaches and Albert Camus
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? My last fight against Tina Black because it brought me here and gave me the chance to step in the UFC Paris cage.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Entice more women to practice.
Beyond money or a championship, what motivates you? It’s all about entertainment and making my coaches proud of me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?I went to the Sport University and I have 2 masters
What was your job before you started fighting? PE teacher
Favorite grappling technique: Ground and Pound
Favorite Striking technique: Knee
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I like cooking, learning and spending time with my family
