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Benson Henderson

  • Lightweight
  • 5'9", 155 lbs.
  • MMA LAB
  • Birth DateNovember 16, 1983 (Age: 29)
  • CountryUSA
  • StanceSouthpaw
  • Reach70.0"

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    UPCOMING FIGHT - UFC 164: HENDERSON VS. GRANT

    Lightweight
    Milwaukee
    Sat, Aug 31
    Grant

    (21-5-0)
    VS
    Henderson

    (19-2-0)

    Fight Card »Event »

    GRANTTALE OF THE TAPEHENDERSON
    Fighting Style
    5'10"Height5'9"
    155 lbs.Weight155 lbs.
    MMA Live Extra: UFC 160 Fallout
    VIDEO PLAYLIST video
    • MMA Live Extra: UFC 160 Fallout
    • MMA Live Extra: Henderson Defends Title, Gets Engaged
    • MMA Live Extra: Henderson Ready to Get Hand Raised
    Fight History
    DATEEVENTOPPONENTRESULTDECISIONRNDTIME
    Apr 20, 2013UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. MelendezGilbert Melendez *WinDecision - Split55:00
    Dec 8, 2012UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. DiazNate Diaz *WinDecision - Unanimous55:00
    Aug 11, 2012UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2Frankie Edgar *WinDecision - Split55:00
    Feb 25, 2012UFC 144: Edgar vs. HendersonFrankie Edgar *WinDecision - Unanimous55:00
    Nov 12, 2011UFC on FOX 1: Velasquez vs. dos SantosClay GuidaWinDecision - Unanimous35:00

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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. Rank 'Em: MMA lightweight fighters

      about 21 days ago | ESPN.com
    4. MMA Live Extra: UFC 160 Fallout Watch

      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
    5. UFC 159 Analysis

      UFC 159 Analysis

      about 53 days ago | ESPN.com
    6. MMA Live Extra: Henderson Defends Title, Gets Engaged Watch

      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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
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    TITLE FIGHTS *
    DATERESDECISION
    Aug 31, 2013-- vs TJ Grant
    Apr 20, 2013WDecision - Split vs Gilbert Melendez
    Dec 8, 2012WDecision - Unanimous vs Nate Diaz
    Aug 11, 2012WDecision - Split vs Frankie Edgar
    Feb 25, 2012WDecision - Unanimous vs Frankie Edgar
    Dec 16, 2010LDecision - Unanimous vs Anthony Pettis
    Apr 24, 2010WSubmission (Guillotine Choke) vs Donald Cerrone
    Jan 10, 2010WSubmission (Guillotine Choke) vs Jamie Varner
    Oct 10, 2009WDecision - Unanimous vs Donald Cerrone

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