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BENSON HENDERSON

"Smooth"

11-473.3% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Organization

PFL

Nationality

United States

Birth

16/11/1983 (42)

Birthplace

Colorado Springs

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Weight class

Welterweight

Height

175 cm (5'9")

Reach

178 cm (70")

Career record

30-13-2 (partial)

PFL record

0-1

Biography

Benson "Smooth" Henderson is one of the most decorated lightweights in mixed martial arts history. The former UFC Lightweight Champion and former WEC Lightweight Champion stands among the all time leaders in UFC lightweight title defenses, with championship era victories over the very best of his generation. Henderson signed with PFL in 2026, bringing nearly two decades of championship experience and a résumé few fighters in the sport can match. Known for his cardio, durability, fi...

WIN BREAKDOWN

15 total fights · 0% KO rate

KO/TKO0 (0%)

Submission2 (18%)

Decision9 (82%)

Fight history (15)

1 / 3

Loss

vs Patrick HabiroraKO (R1)PFL Brussels 2026 — 23/05/2026

Win

vs Jorge MasvidalDecision - Split (R5)UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal — 28/11/2015

Win

vs Brandon ThatchSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R4)UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch — 14/02/2015

Loss

vs Donald CerroneDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver — 18/01/2015

Loss

vs Rafael Dos AnjosKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos — 23/08/2014