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Benson Henderson

"Smooth"
30-13-0★ 4bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-1Boxing 1-1Grappling 2-8Wrestling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Patrick Habirora · TKO · May 23, 2026

30-13-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Patrick HabiroraTKO · R1 0:20
PFLPFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson·May 23, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Benson Henderson holds a professional MMA record of 30-13-0. Henderson has won 30 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Henderson lands 3.27 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.90 takedowns per 15 minutes. Henderson also has 10 recorded Grappling bouts. Henderson also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Henderson also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Henderson also has 1 recorded karate bout. Most recent fight: May 23, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Nov 16, 1983
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Patrick Habirora
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson· May 23, 2026· Welterweight· 30-13 vs 9-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:20
  2. LOSS
    vs Usman NurmagomedovTitle bout
    Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs Henderson· Mar 10, 2023· 30-12 vs 17-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:37
  3. WIN
    vs Peter Queally
    Bellator 285: Henderson vs Queally· Sep 23, 2022· 30-11 vs 13-7-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Islam Mamedov
    Bellator 273: Bader vs Moldavsky· Jan 29, 2022· 29-11 vs 20-2-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Brent Primus
    Bellator 268: Nemkov vs Anglickas· Oct 16, 2021· 28-11 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Jason Jackson
    Bellator 253: Caldwell vs McKee· Nov 19, 2020· 28-10 vs 13-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Michael Chandler
    Bellator 243: Chandler vs Henderson 2· Aug 7, 2020· Lightweight· 28-9 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:09
  8. WIN
    vs Myles Jury
    Bellator 228: Pitbull vs Archuleta· Sep 28, 2019· Lightweight· 28-8 vs 17-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Adam Piccolotti
    Bellator 220: MacDonald vs Fitch· Apr 27, 2019· Lightweight· 27-8 vs 11-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Saad Awad
    Bellator 207: Mitrione vs Bader· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 26-8 vs 23-10
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Roger Huerta
    Bellator 196: Henderson vs Huerta· Apr 6, 2018· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 24-10-1
    SUB
    R2 · 0:49
  12. LOSS
    vs Patricky Freire
    Bellator 183: Henderson vs Freire· Sep 23, 2017· Lightweight· 24-8 vs 18-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Michael ChandlerTitle bout
    Bellator 165: Chandler vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2016· Lightweight· 24-7 vs 16-3
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Patricio Pitbull
    Bellator 160: Henderson vs Freire· Aug 26, 2016· Lightweight· 24-6 vs 25-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:26
  15. LOSS
    vs Andrey KoreshkovTitle bout
    Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs Henderson· Apr 22, 2016· Welterweight· 23-6 vs 19-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Jorge Masvidal
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015· Welterweight· 23-5 vs 29-10
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Brandon Thatch
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Welterweight· 22-5 vs 11-2
    SUB
    R4 · 3:58
    FOTN
  18. LOSS
    vs Donald Cerrone
    UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Lightweight· 21-5 vs 27-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. LOSS
    vs Rafael Dos Anjos
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 22-7
    TKO
    R1 · 2:31
  20. WIN
    vs Rustam Khabilov
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 17-2
    SUB
    R4 · 1:16
    POTN
  21. WIN
    vs Josh Thomson
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 22-6
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Anthony PettisTitle bout
    UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 17-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:41
  23. WIN
    vs Gilbert Melendez×4Title bout · Title win #4
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 21-3
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Nate Diaz×3Title bout · Title win #3
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 16-8
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Frankie Edgar×2Title bout · Title win #2
    UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· Aug 11, 2012· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 15-3-1
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  26. WIN
    vs Frankie Edgar×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 15-2-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  27. WIN
    vs Clay Guida
    UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 29-12
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  28. WIN
    vs Jim Miller
    UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 20-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. WIN
    vs Mark Bocek
    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 9-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  30. LOSS
    vs Anthony PettisTitle bout
    WEC 53: Henderson vs Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 13-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  31. WIN
    vs Donald Cerrone×3Title bout · Title win #3
    WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 11-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:57
  32. WIN
    vs Jamie Varner×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WEC 46: Varner vs Henderson· Jan 9, 2010· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 16-3
    SUB
    R3 · 2:41
  33. WIN
    vs Donald Cerrone×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WEC 43: Cerrone vs Henderson· Oct 9, 2009· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 10-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  34. WIN
    vs Shane Roller
    WEC 40: Torres vs Mizugaki· Apr 4, 2009· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  35. WIN
    vs Anthony Njokuani
    WEC 38: Varner vs Cerrone· Jan 24, 2009· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:42
  36. WIN
    vs Diego Saraiva
    Arizona Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 7-1 vs 12-11-1
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs Ricardo Tirloni
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Jul 25, 2008· 6-1 vs 3-1
    SUB
  38. WIN
    vs Mike Maestas
    Maximum Fighting Championship· May 9, 2008· 5-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs Bryan Corley
    Victory Fighting Championship· Dec 7, 2007· 4-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  40. WIN
    vs David Dagloria
    Ultimate Combat Experience· Jun 23, 2007· 3-1 vs 3-4
    SUB
  41. LOSS
    vs Rocky Johnson
    Ring of Fire· Mar 31, 2007· 2-1 vs 6-4
    SUB
  42. WIN
    vs Allen Williams
    Victory Fighting Championship· Feb 16, 2007· 2-0 vs 0-5
    TKO
  43. WIN
    vs Dan Gregory
    Midwest Championship Fighting· Nov 18, 2006· 1-0 vs 2-1
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

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Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Granite Base
96 · top 1% in division
Punch power50
Kick power95
Punch speed90
Kick speed98
Accuracy95
Takedowns94
Ground striking97
Submissions94
Chin92
Body strength96
Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 30-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.27per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.93per min
64% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.90per 15 min
49% success
Takedowns stuffed65%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.27per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.92per min
65% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.90per 15 min
49% success
Takedowns stuffed65%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Benson Henderson sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Benson Henderson has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Brandon Thatch · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs ThatchFeb 14, 2015
  2. ★ POTNvs Rustam Khabilov · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs KhabilovJun 7, 2014
  3. ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 144: Edgar vs HendersonFeb 26, 2012
  4. ★ FOTNvs Clay Guida · UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos SantosNov 12, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Benson Henderson earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Benson Henderson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Lightweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
116

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#152014Feb 4, 2013 · #5Aug 19, 2013 · #6Sep 2, 2013 · #10Dec 16, 2013 · #9Jan 27, 2014 · #12May 26, 2014 · #13Aug 18, 2014 · #13#13

Lightweight

C#5#10#15201420152016Feb 4, 2013 · CSep 2, 2013 · #1Apr 21, 2014 · #2May 26, 2014 · #1Jun 2, 2014 · #2Jun 9, 2014 · #1Aug 25, 2014 · #4Sep 29, 2014 · #5Apr 20, 2015 · #6May 18, 2015 · #5May 25, 2015 · #6Jun 15, 2015 · #7Jul 13, 2015 · #6Aug 3, 2015 · #7Aug 10, 2015 · #5Aug 25, 2015 · #6Sep 7, 2015 · #7Sep 28, 2015 · #6Oct 26, 2015 · #7Nov 30, 2015 · #11Dec 14, 2015 · #12Dec 21, 2015 · #13Jan 4, 2016 · #14Jan 19, 2016 · #15Feb 1, 2016 · #15#15

Welterweight

#1#5#10#152016Nov 30, 2015 · #15Dec 14, 2015 · #13Feb 1, 2016 · #13#13

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1672▼11
Peak
1943Apr 20, 2013
Rated fights
43
150016501800195020072011201520192023Nov 18, 2006 · 1545Feb 16, 2007 · 1573Mar 31, 2007 · 1528Jun 23, 2007 · 1570Dec 7, 2007 · 1603May 9, 2008 · 1650Jul 25, 2008 · 1671Oct 4, 2008 · 1684Jan 25, 2009 · 1711Apr 5, 2009 · 1738Oct 10, 2009 · 1769Jan 10, 2010 · 1818Apr 24, 2010 · 1853Dec 16, 2010 · 1820Apr 30, 2011 · 1840Aug 14, 2011 · 1867Nov 12, 2011 · 1885Feb 25, 2012 · 1919Aug 12, 2012 · 1926Dec 8, 2012 · 1936Apr 20, 2013 · 1943Aug 31, 2013 · 1920Jan 25, 2014 · 1924Jun 7, 2014 · 1936Aug 23, 2014 · 1914Jan 18, 2015 · 1903Feb 14, 2015 · 1914Nov 28, 2015 · 1918Apr 22, 2016 · 1903Aug 26, 2016 · 1916Nov 19, 2016 · 1910Sep 23, 2017 · 1902Apr 6, 2018 · 1908Oct 12, 2018 · 1914Apr 27, 2019 · 1917Sep 28, 2019 · 1923Aug 8, 2020 · 1907Nov 20, 2020 · 1892Oct 16, 2021 · 1877Jan 30, 2022 · 1882Sep 23, 2022 · 1886Mar 11, 2023 · 1867May 23, 2026 · 16721672

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Frequently asked questions

When does Benson Henderson fight next?

Benson Henderson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Benson Henderson's record?

Benson Henderson's professional MMA record is 30-13-0.

Who is Benson Henderson fighting next?

Benson Henderson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Benson Henderson fight last?

Benson Henderson most recently fought Patrick Habirora at PFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson on Saturday, May 23, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Benson Henderson fight in?

Benson Henderson fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Benson Henderson have?

Benson Henderson has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Benson Henderson won?

Benson Henderson has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Benson Henderson?

Benson Henderson is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Benson Henderson weigh?

Benson Henderson weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Benson Henderson's reach?

Benson Henderson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Benson Henderson?

Benson Henderson is 42 years old (born Nov 16, 1983).

Where is Benson Henderson from?

Benson Henderson is from the United States.

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