Benson Henderson losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Benson Henderson has compiled a 30-13 (14) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has 13 losses against eleven different opponents, four of them in title fights.
13. Benson Henderson loses to Patrick Habirora via KO in 20 seconds
On May 23, 2026 Benson Henderson faced Patrick Habirora in a welterweight bout. Henderson was 42 years old with a record of 30-12, and Habirora was 25 with a record of 8-0. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Habirora was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Habirora stopped Henderson via KO in the 1st round.
12. Benson Henderson loses to Usman Nurmagomedov via KO
On March 10, 2023 Benson Henderson faced Usman Nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout. Henderson was 39 years old with a record of 30-11, and Nurmagomedov was 24 with a record of 16-0. Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Henderson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
11. Benson Henderson loses to Brent Primus via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2021 Benson Henderson faced Brent Primus in a welterweight bout. Henderson was 37 years old with a record of 28-10, and Primus was 36 with a record of 10-2. Henderson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Primus was coming off a loss. Henderson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Primus.
10. Benson Henderson loses to Jason Jackson via unanimous decision
On November 19, 2020 Benson Henderson faced Jason Jackson in a welterweight bout. Henderson was 37 years old with a record of 28-9, and Jackson was 30 with a record of 12-4. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Henderson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
9. Benson Henderson loses to Michael Chandler in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 7, 2020 Benson Henderson faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 36 years old with a record of 28-8, and Chandler was 34 with a record of 20-5. Henderson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Chandler was coming off a win. Chandler stopped Henderson via KO in the 1st round.
8. Benson Henderson loses to Patricky Pitbull via split decision
On September 24, 2017 Benson Henderson faced Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight bout. Henderson was 33 years old with a record of 24-7, and Pitbull was 31 with a record of 17-8. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Pitbull was coming off a win. Henderson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pitbull.
7. Benson Henderson loses to Michael Chandler via split decision
On November 19, 2016 Benson Henderson fought Michael Chandler for the Bellator lightweight title. Henderson was 33 years old with a record of 24-6, and Chandler was 30 with a record of 15-3. Henderson was coming off a win and Chandler was on a 3-fight winning streak. Henderson lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chandler.
6. Benson Henderson loses to Andrey Koreshkov via unanimous decision
On April 22, 2016 Benson Henderson fought Andrey Koreshkov for the Bellator welterweight title. Henderson was 32 years old with a record of 23-5, and Koreshkov was 25 with a record of 18-1. Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Koreshkov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Henderson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Koreshkov.
5. Benson Henderson loses to Donald Cerrone in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On January 18, 2015 Benson Henderson faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Henderson was 31 years old with a record of 21-4, and Cerrone was 31 with a record of 26-6. Henderson was coming off a loss, while Cerrone was on a 6-fight winning streak. Henderson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cerrone.
4. Benson Henderson loses to Rafael dos Anjos via KO
On August 23, 2014 Benson Henderson faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Henderson was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Anjos was 29 with a record of 21-7. Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Anjos was coming off a win. Anjos stopped Henderson via KO in the 1st round.
3. Benson Henderson loses to Anthony Pettis in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 31, 2013 Benson Henderson defended his UFC lightweight title against Anthony Pettis. It was their second meeting. Henderson was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and Pettis was 26 with a record of 16-2. Henderson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Pettis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pettis submitted Henderson via armbar in the 1st round. Lost the title.
2. Benson Henderson loses to Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2010 Benson Henderson defended his WEC lightweight title against Anthony Pettis. Henderson was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and Pettis was 23 with a record of 12-1. Henderson was on a 10-fight winning streak and Pettis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Henderson lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Pettis.
1. Benson Henderson loses to Rocky Johnson via KO in 46 seconds
On March 31, 2007 Benson Henderson faced Rocky Johnson. Henderson was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Henderson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Johnson submitted Henderson via choke-out in the 1st round.