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Benson Henderson vs Roger Huerta

Benson Henderson is 24-7-0; Roger Huerta is 23-9-1 (1 NC). Roger Huerta is 1 year older than Benson Henderson. They have met once: Benson Henderson 1, Roger Huerta 0.

Benson Henderson
United States
Benson Henderson
“Smooth” · 24-7-0
KOSUBUD
Met once
Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta
“El Matador” · 23-9-1 (1 NC)
DECTKOUD
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Style & credentials

Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp · MMA LAB · United States
Roger Huerta

No background on record

Camp · Tiger Muay Thai · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

44%
Head
78%
30%
Body
12%
26%
Leg
10%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Benson Hendersonlast 1 fight
87%13%
Roger Huertalast 1 fight
68%31%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Benson Henderson· from fights outside the UFC Roger Huerta· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.273.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.932.46
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Benson Henderson · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.901.83
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Benson Henderson · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Good · better than 67% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
49%39%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
65%51%
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Benson Henderson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.600.40
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Benson Henderson · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersRoger Huerta · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.27
Strikes landed / min
3.49
1.93
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.46
1.90 / 3.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.83 / 4.7
49%
Takedown accuracy
39%
65%
Takedown defence
51%
4:20
Control time / fight
4:16
0.60
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Benson Henderson14 UFC fights · 826 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
24%199/907
17%139/195
22%182/238
Clinch
7%56/107
8%64/79
4%34/36
Ground
13%107/189
5%44/49
0%1/1
Roger Huerta8 UFC fights · 277 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
34%94/454
7%20/47
12%32/51
Clinch
8%22/52
5%13/15
0%1/1
Ground
31%86/161
3%7/11
1%2/2

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Benson HendersonRoger Huerta

Frequently asked questions

Have Benson Henderson and Roger Huerta ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta (Fri, Apr 6, 2018), where Benson Henderson won by Submission.

What are the records of Benson Henderson and Roger Huerta?

Benson Henderson is 24-7-0 and Roger Huerta is 23-9-1 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Benson Henderson or Roger Huerta?

Neither. Both have a 70" · 178 cm reach.

Who is taller, Benson Henderson or Roger Huerta?

Neither. Both stand 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Benson Henderson or Roger Huerta?

Roger Huerta is 43 and Benson Henderson is 42.

Who has more finishes, Benson Henderson or Roger Huerta?

Benson Henderson has 14 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission); Roger Huerta has 17 wins (12 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).

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