Michael Chandler defeated Benson Henderson by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of Bellator 165: Chandler vs Henderson, held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose. The judges scored it 48-46, 48-47, 46-48, Michael Chandler won the decision.
Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 8 media scorecards
- MMABrasil.com.br49-45Chandler
- Phil Murphy · ESPN48-46Chandler
- Rob Tatum · CombatPress.com48-46Chandler
- Steven Kelliher · Tapology.com48-46Chandler
- Matthew Wells · mmalatestnews.com48-46Chandler
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com48-46Chandler
- Eddie Mercado · BloodyElbow.com48-46Chandler
- Dave Meltzer · Wrestling Observer48-47Chandler
Fan Scorecards
193 fan scorecards submitted
Insights
- Michael Chandler absorbs 4.75 significant strikes a minute, more than 84% of UFC fighters.
- Benson Henderson spends 87% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
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Camp · Kill Cliff FCSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
Time in position
Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
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
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
7 early stoppages have no logged time
1 early stoppage has no logged time
Recent form · last 5
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- LBellator 153: Koreshkov vs Henderson· Apr 22, 2016Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015Submission · R4 · 3:58 · Welterweight
- LUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
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- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014Submission · R4 · 1:16 · Lightweight
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- WUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
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- WUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
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- L
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- WMike MaestasMaximum Fighting Championship· May 9, 2008Submission
- WBryan CorleyVictory Fighting Championship· Dec 7, 2007Submission
- WDavid DagloriaUltimate Combat Experience· Jun 23, 2007Submission
- LRocky JohnsonRing of Fire· Mar 31, 2007Submission
- WAllen WilliamsVictory Fighting Championship· Feb 16, 2007TKO
- WDan GregoryMidwest Championship Fighting· Nov 18, 2006Submission
Full record · 18 fightsShow less
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- WBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 58· Nov 19, 2011Submission · R4 · 3:06 · Lightweight
- WBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 44· May 14, 2011Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 40· Apr 8, 2011Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 36· Mar 11, 2011Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Lightweight
- WChris PageBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 32· Oct 14, 2010Submission · R1 · 0:57 · Welterweight
- WScott StappBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 31· Sep 30, 2010TKO · R1 · 1:57 · Lightweight
- WSal WoodsStrikeforce: Heavy Artillery· May 14, 2010Submission · R1 · 0:59 · Welterweight
- WRich BouphanouvongStrikeforce: Challengers 5· Nov 19, 2009TKO · R2 · 2:07 · Catchweight
- WKyle SwadleyMissouri Regional· Aug 8, 2009TKO
Frequently asked questions
Who won Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler defeated Benson Henderson by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of Bellator 165: Chandler vs Henderson, held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose. The judges scored it 48-46, 48-47, 46-48, Michael Chandler won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler?
The judges scored it 48-46, 48-47, 46-48, Michael Chandler won the decision.
Was Benson Henderson vs Michael Chandler a robbery?
Public scoring backed the judges: 83% of 193 fan cards scored it for Michael Chandler; 100% of 8 media scores picked Michael Chandler.
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