Best fights of Benson Henderson
Over 20 years as a professional, Benson Henderson has compiled a 30-13 (14) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Benson Henderson defeats Frankie Edgar
On February 26, 2012 Benson Henderson fought Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight title. Henderson was 28 years old with a record of 15-2, and Edgar was 30 with a record of 15-1-1. Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Edgar was coming off a win. Henderson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Benson Henderson defeats Nate Diaz
On December 8, 2012 Benson Henderson defended his UFC lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Henderson was 29 years old with a record of 17-2, and Diaz was 27 with a record of 16-7. Henderson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Henderson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Benson Henderson defeats Gilbert Melendez
On April 20, 2013 Benson Henderson defended his UFC lightweight title against Gilbert Melendez. Henderson was 29 years old with a record of 18-2, and Melendez was 31 with a record of 21-2. Henderson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Melendez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Henderson won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Benson Henderson submits Donald Cerrone in their 2nd fight
On April 24, 2010 Benson Henderson defended his WEC lightweight title against Donald Cerrone. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Cerrone was 27 with a record of 11-2. Henderson was on a 9-fight winning streak and Cerrone was coming off a win. Henderson submitted Donald Cerrone via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Benson Henderson defeats Frankie Edgar in their 2nd fight
On August 11, 2012 Benson Henderson defended his UFC lightweight title against Frankie Edgar. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Edgar was 30 with a record of 15-2-1. Henderson was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Edgar was coming off a loss. Henderson won via split decision. Defended the title.
6. Benson Henderson defeats Donald Cerrone
On October 10, 2009 Benson Henderson fought Donald Cerrone for the vacant WEC lightweight title. Henderson was 25 years old with a record of 9-1, and Cerrone was 26 with a record of 10-1. Henderson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cerrone was coming off a win. Henderson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Benson Henderson submits Jamie Varner
On January 10, 2010 Benson Henderson fought Jamie Varner for the WEC lightweight title. Henderson was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Varner was 25 with a record of 16-2. Henderson was on a 8-fight winning streak and Varner was on a 5-fight winning streak. Henderson submitted Jamie Varner via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
8. Benson Henderson defeats Jim Miller
On August 14, 2011 Benson Henderson faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Henderson was 27 years old with a record of 13-2, and Miller was 27 with a record of 20-2. Henderson was coming off a win and Miller was on a 7-fight winning streak. Henderson won via unanimous decision.
9. Benson Henderson defeats Clay Guida
On November 12, 2011 Benson Henderson faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Henderson was 27 years old with a record of 14-2, and Guida was 29 with a record of 29-11. Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Guida was on a 4-fight winning streak. Henderson won via unanimous decision.
10. Benson Henderson defeats Jorge Masvidal
On November 28, 2015 Benson Henderson faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Henderson was 32 years old with a record of 22-5, and Masvidal was 31 with a record of 29-9. Both Henderson and Masvidal were coming off a win. Henderson won via split decision.