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Benson Henderson

Smooth Champion (2012-2013) · 2012–2013

5'9"
155 lbs
2006-present
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
77/99
Dominant

Henderson's elite Cardio (90) and strong Chin (82) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
89/99
Hall of Fame
Win Volume +11Finish Rate +5Win Streak (5) +4UFC Titles (1) +15Defenses (3) +9Bonus Awards (3) +2

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UFC Champion

2012

UFC Lightweight Champion (2012-2013, 3 defenses)

WEC Lightweight Champion

2010

WEC Lightweight Champion (2010-2011)

3×Fight of the Night

2012, 2013, 2014

3 Fight of the Night awards

Career Numbers

Title Defenses

3 successful title defenses

3

Finish Rate

54% of wins by finish

54%

Decision Wins

13 wins by decision

13

Ko Tko Wins

7 wins by KO/TKO

7

Longest Win Streak

5 consecutive wins

5

Submission Wins

8 wins by submission

8

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · Smooth Champion (2012-2013)

Decision WinsCareer decision victories
13
Finish RateCareer finish rate
54%
KO VictoriesCareer KO/TKO victories
7
Sub WinsCareer submission victories
8
Title DefensesUFC title defenses
3 title defenses
Win StreakLongest win streak
5-fight win streak

Engine Attributes

Cardio90
Chin82
Fight IQ78
Grappling80
Power68
Striking78
Submissions65
Versatility78
Skill Score
77/99
Dominant
Legacy
89/99
Hall of Fame

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