Benson Henderson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	10
Record:	15-2-0
Summary:	Wrestling, good subs and ground and pound

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Smooth
From:	Colorado Springs, CO USA
Fights Out Of:	Glendale, AZ USA
Age:	28
Height:	5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )
College:	The Dana College
Degree:	Criminal Justice/Sociology

Media

This episode features lightweight champion Benson Henderson in studio, a look back at Stephen Thompson's debut, Rogan Riff on the UFC in Brazil, and the future of MMA.

Mar 29, 2012
See all the action from the UFC's triumphant return to Japan all over again with the UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson replay.

Feb 27, 2012
Hear from newly-crowned lightweight champion Benson Henderson; the man he beat, Frankie Edgar; and the man who beat him over a year ago for the WEC title, Anthony Pettis, after their bouts at UFC 144.

Feb 26, 2012
Aaaanndd New!!... Benson Henderson's dream comes true, as he becomes the new UFC® lightweight champion. "Smooth" breaks down the fight, and talks about the hard work that went into his victory.

Feb 26, 2012 1:47

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

898

42% Successful

374

Types of Successful Strikes

374

41% Standing

30%

29%

153

112

109

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

49% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
	Frankie Edgar	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	68	5	0	0	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
	Benson Henderson	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	87	1	3	0	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Clay Guida	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	11	2	4	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Benson Henderson	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	40	2	0	3	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Jim Miller	UFC LIVE: Hardy vs. Lytle Aug 14, 2011	14	0	6	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Benson Henderson	UFC LIVE: Hardy vs. Lytle Aug 14, 2011	65	7	2	6	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Mark Bocek	UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS Apr 30, 2011	11	4	2	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Benson Henderson	UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS Apr 30, 2011	56	3	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

	Benson Henderson	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	38	3	2	3	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
	Anthony Pettis	WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Dec 16, 2010	42	2	4	4	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

	Benson Henderson	WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber Apr 24, 2010	15	1	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
	Donald Cerrone	WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber Apr 24, 2010	1	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

	Benson Henderson	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	19	0	1	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
	Jamie Varner	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	23	1	1	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

	Benson Henderson	WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson Oct 10, 2009	34	8	0	3	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
	Donald Cerrone	WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson Oct 10, 2009	28	1	9	2	R5 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Benson Henderson	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	14	1	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Shane Roller	WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki Apr 5, 2009	2	0	1	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Benson Henderson	WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone Jan 25, 2009	6	7	3	4	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Anthony Njokuani	WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone Jan 25, 2009	0	0	1	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
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Biography

Training: A typical day of training is the same. In the morning I get in some cardio in with my strength and conditioning coach. Then I work with my standup coaches Andy Russell and George Garcia, have a little lunch, come back with MMA practice, and then help teach classes afterwards.

When and why did you start training for fighting? In 2006. I was coaching at my alma mater for the wrestling team and I took a fight on a whim because my friends didn't think I would do it.

What ranks and titles have you held? WEC Lightweight Champion, Two-Time NAIA Collegiate All-American, Black Belt in Taekwondo, and First-Degree Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? Jesus, my Mother, Clark Kent and Steve Rogers, Steve Costanzo...

Did you go to college? The Dana College in Blair, NE. Graduated with a double-major in criminal justice and sociology...

What is your motivation for the fight? I want to be the best and keep my title for a long time.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? The fact that you may never figure it out. It’s like a never ending puzzle and it keeps my mind and body very focused on learning and experiencing all that I can!

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