Michael Chandler vs Benson Henderson
Michael Chandler vs Benson Henderson: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson?
Chandler faced Henderson in a thrilling championship match at Bellator 165, where he successfully defended his title. This fight highlighted the high level of competition in the lightweight division during their era.
Michael Chandler
Key numbers
- MMA Record33 total fights
- Wins23
- Losses10
- Wins by Knockout11
- Wins by Submission7
Top honours
- Bellator Lightweight ChampionThree-time champion (2011, 2016, 2018)
- Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament WinnerWon in 2011
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved as a senior at the University of Missouri
- Big 12 Championships Runner-Up2008 and 2009
- NCAA Division I Wrestling ChampionshipsFinished 5th in 2009
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Benson Henderson
Key numbers
- MMA Record29-11
- Wins by Knockout8
- Wins by Submission11
- Wins by Decision10
Top honours
- UFC Lightweight ChampionWon in 2012
- WEC Lightweight ChampionWon in 2009
- Bellator Lightweight ChampionWon in 2016