Benson Henderson has 12 losses against 10 opponents on his MMA record. For a list of Henderson's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Benson Henderson".
On March 10, 2023 Benson Henderson faced off against Usman Nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 30-12 (14), and Nurmagomedov was 24 years old and with a record of 16-0 (13). Henderson lost the fight via 1st-round submission.
On October 16, 2021 Benson Henderson faced off against Brent Primus in a welterweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 28-11 (14), and Primus was 36 years old and with a record of 10-2 (8). Henderson lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On November 19, 2020 Benson Henderson faced off against Jason Jackson in a welterweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 28-10 (14), and Jackson was 30 years old and with a record of 12-4 (7). Henderson lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On August 7, 2020 Benson Henderson faced off against Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 28-9 (14), and Chandler was 34 years old and with a record of 20-5 (13). Henderson lost the fight via 1st-round KO.
On September 23, 2017 Benson Henderson faced off against Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 24-8 (13). Henderson lost the fight via 3-round split decision.
On November 19, 2016 Benson Henderson fought Michael Chandler in a lightweight title fight for Chandler's Bellator World Championship title. Henderson was 33 years old and with a record of 24-7 (13), and Chandler was 30 years old and with a record of 15-3 (12). Henderson lost the fight via 5-round split decision.
On April 22, 2016 Benson Henderson fought Andrey Koreshkov in a welterweight title fight for Koreshkov's Bellator World Championship title. Henderson was 32 years old and with a record of 23-6 (12), and Koreshkov was 25 years old and with a record of 18-1 (13). Henderson lost the fight via 5-round unanimous decision.
On January 18, 2015 Benson Henderson faced off against Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 21-5 (11), and Cerrone was 31 years old and with a record of 26-6 (19). Henderson lost the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On August 23, 2014 Benson Henderson faced off against Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 21-4 (11), and Anjos was 29 years old and with a record of 21-7 (11). Henderson lost the fight via 1st-round KO.
On August 31, 2013 Benson Henderson met Anthony Pettis in a lightweight (UFC Championship) title defense fight. Henderson was 29 years old and with a record of 19-3 (10), and Pettis was 26 years old and with a record of 16-2 (13). Henderson lost the fight via 1st-round submission and lost the title.
On December 16, 2010 Benson Henderson met Anthony Pettis in a lightweight (WEC Championship) title defense fight. Henderson was 27 years old and with a record of 12-2 (10), and Pettis was 23 years old and with a record of 12-1 (11). Henderson lost the fight via 5-round unanimous decision and lost the title.
On March 31, 2007 Benson Henderson faced off against Rocky Johnson at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 2-1 (2). Henderson lost the fight via 1st-round choke-out.
