
Benson Henderson
- Lightweight
- 5'9", 155 lbs.
- MMA LAB
- Birth DateNovember 16, 1983 (Age: 29)
- CountryUSA
- StanceSouthpaw
- Reach70.0"
Career Stats
| WINS | LOSSES | DRAWS |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2 | 0 |
Fight Result Details
| (T)KO | SUBMISSION |
|---|---|
| 2 - 0 | 8 - 1 |
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UPCOMING FIGHT - UFC 164: HENDERSON VS. GRANT
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| Fight History | ||||||
| DATE | EVENT | OPPONENT | RESULT | DECISION | RND | TIME |
| Apr 20, 2013 | UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez | Gilbert Melendez | Win | Decision - Split | 5 | 5:00 |
| Dec 8, 2012 | UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz | Nate Diaz | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| Aug 11, 2012 | UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2 | Frankie Edgar | Win | Decision - Split | 5 | 5:00 |
| Feb 25, 2012 | UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson | Frankie Edgar | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| Nov 12, 2011 | UFC on FOX 1: Velasquez vs. dos Santos | Clay Guida | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
Complete Fight History »
Denotes a title fight
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Breaking news makes for packed August
If you like fights, Tuesday was a head spinner. I opened my podcast this week discussing the quality mixed martial arts on tap for June. Forget that. With all the bouts now announced, August is officially out of control.
about 14 days ago | Josh Gross | Mixed Martial Arts Blog -
Henderson-Grant set to battle at UFC 164
Lightweight champion Benson Henderson will defend his title against T.J. Grant on Aug. 31 at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, the promotion officials announced Tuesday night.
about 14 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com -
Rank 'Em: MMA lightweight fighters
about 21 days ago | ESPN.com -
MMA Live Extra: UFC 160 Fallout

MMA Live Extra previews the Velasquez vs dos Santos trilogy, breaks down TJ Grant vs Benson Henderson and talks about the new additions to the UFC Hall of Fame.
about 23 days ago | ESPN.com -
UFC 159 Analysis
UFC 159 Analysis
about 53 days ago | ESPN.com -
MMA Live Extra: Henderson Defends Title, Gets Engaged

MMA Live Extra recaps the action from the UFC on Fox 7 card including the third title defense for Benson Henderson.
about 57 days ago | ESPN.com -
Henderson edges Melendez in grueling fight
Benson Henderson earned a rugged, split decision over Gilbert Melendez -- then proposed to his girlfriend -- in the UFC on Fox 7 main event Saturday.
about 58 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com -
UFC on Fox 7 Report Card
Josh Gross rates the performances of UFC on Fox 7 fighters.
about 58 days ago | Josh Gross | ESPN.com -
Maynard-Grant winner will meet Henderson
The winner of a lightweight fight between Gray Maynard and T.J. Grant at UFC 160 in Las Vegas will produce the division's next No. 1 contender.
about 59 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com -
Melendez set for UFC debut vs. Henderson
A longtime lightweight title holder in Strikeforce, Gilbert Melendez will make his UFC debut against defending champion Ben Henderson at this weekend's UFC on Fox event at the HP Pavilion.
about 60 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com - more
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| TITLE FIGHTS | ||
| DATE | RES | DECISION |
| Aug 31, 2013 | - | - vs TJ Grant |
| Apr 20, 2013 | W | Decision - Split vs Gilbert Melendez |
| Dec 8, 2012 | W | Decision - Unanimous vs Nate Diaz |
| Aug 11, 2012 | W | Decision - Split vs Frankie Edgar |
| Feb 25, 2012 | W | Decision - Unanimous vs Frankie Edgar |
| Dec 16, 2010 | L | Decision - Unanimous vs Anthony Pettis |
| Apr 24, 2010 | W | Submission (Guillotine Choke) vs Donald Cerrone |
| Jan 10, 2010 | W | Submission (Guillotine Choke) vs Jamie Varner |
| Oct 10, 2009 | W | Decision - Unanimous vs Donald Cerrone |


