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Benson Henderson

Welterweight Division

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Benson Henderson
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UFC Fight Night Korea: Jorge Masvidal v Benson Henderson
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Fight Night Seoul: Benson Henderson Backstage Interview

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America has his hand raised after a split decision victory over Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic
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Fight Night Seoul: Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal Octagon Interview

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 27: (L and R) Jorge Masvidal and Benson Henderson during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 27, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Image
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Fight Night Seoul: Henderson vs. Masvidal - Joe Rogan Preview

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Thiago Alves attends the UFC on FX press conference at the Star Casino on March 1, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Thiago Alves
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Fight Night Seoul: Post-fight Press Conference

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25: Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Seoul: Top 5 Media Day Moments

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25: Jorge Masvidal holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Seoul: Jorge Masvidal - Ready For Main Event

KRAKOW, POLAND - APRIL 11: (R-L) former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson coaches Yaotzin Meza of the United States between rounds of his featherweight fight against Damian Stasiak of Poland during the UFC Fight Night event at the Tauron Arena on
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Fight Night Seoul: Benson Henderson Preview

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Jorge Masvidal reacts to his victory over Cezar Ferreira in their welterweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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Fight Night Seoul: Jorge Masvidal Preview

BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14: Benson Henderson celebrates after defeating Brandon Thatch by submission due to a rear naked choke in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colora
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Fight Night Seoul: Henderson vs. Masvidal - No Smack Talk

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25: Jorge Masvidal holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Seoul: Masvidal Main Event promo

BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14: (R-L) Benson Henderson lands a kick to the head of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa L
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Fight Night Seoul: Benson Henderson - Getting the Job Done

BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14: (R-L) Benson Henderson lands a kick to the head of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa L
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Fight Night Seoul: Benson Henderson Signature Moves

Stats

Striking accuracy 46% 46%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
952
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2088
Takedown Accuracy 46% 46%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
114
2.93
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
1.79
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.40
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.79
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
64
%
Sig. Str. Defense
64
%
Takedown Defense
0.18
Knockdown Avg
16:13
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
562 (59%)
Clinch
200 (21%)
Ground
190 (20%)

Sig. Str. by target

43% 411 Head 31% 296 Body 26% 245 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
Age
39
Height
69.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 30, 2011
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
38.00