Welterweight· Not Fighting
Benson Henderson
“Smooth”·
United States
Pro record
24-7-0
Model Elo
1711
#67 of 1994
- Age
- 39
- Height
- 5'9"
- Reach
- 70"
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Team
- MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
- Born
- United States
- UFC debut
- Apr 30, 2011
Profile
Benson Henderson is 11–3 in the UFC since 2011. 2 of those 11 wins came inside the distance. 4 of them came against opponents rated in the UFC's top tier at the time. Currently on a 2-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Jorge Masvidal by split decision (Nov 27, 2015).
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 11–3
- since 2011
- Finish rate
- 18%
- 2 of 11 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 0
- Elite wins
- 4
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 7
- Current streak
- W2
- wins in a row
- Octagon time
- 4h 12m
- avg 18:02 per fight
- Opposition
- 1654
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Best wins
Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.
- 1763opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R5 · UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson · Feb 24, 2012
- 1732opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle · Aug 13, 2011
- 1729opp. Elo
split decision, R5 · UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II · Aug 10, 2012
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
UFC avg 3.35 · below average
UFC avg 3.95 · better than average
UFC avg 45% · about average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.43 · below average
Grappling
UFC avg 1.52 · better than average
UFC avg 15% · below average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.58 · better than average
Where the strikes land
Where the strikes are thrown
Average fight time: 16:13
Fight history (14)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| W |  Jorge MasvidalRecord after: 11-3 | split decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs MasvidalNov 27, 2015 |
| W |  Brandon ThatchRecord after: 10-3 | submissionRound 4 · 3:58 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs ThatchFeb 13, 2015 |
| L |  Donald CerroneRecord after: 9-3 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs SiverJan 17, 2015 |
| L |  Rafael Dos AnjosRecord after: 9-2 | KO/TKORound 1 · 2:31 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 22, 2014 |
| W |  Rustam KhabilovRecord after: 9-1 | submissionRound 4 · 1:16 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs KhabilovJun 6, 2014 |
| W |  Josh ThomsonRecord after: 8-1 | split decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs ThomsonJan 24, 2014 |
| L |  Anthony PettisRecord after: 7-1 | submissionRound 1 · 4:41 | UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2Aug 30, 2013 |
| W |  Gilbert MelendezRecord after: 7-0 | split decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 19, 2013 |
| W |  Nate DiazRecord after: 6-0 | unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 7, 2012 |
| W |  Frankie EdgarRecord after: 5-0 | split decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar IIAug 10, 2012 |
| W | Frankie EdgarRecord after: 4-0 | unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC 144: Edgar vs HendersonFeb 24, 2012 |
| W |  Clay GuidaRecord after: 3-0 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos SantosNov 11, 2011 |
| W |  Jim MillerRecord after: 2-0 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Live: Hardy vs LytleAug 13, 2011 |
| W |  Mark BocekRecord after: 1-0 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsApr 29, 2011 |