Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson
LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Benson Henderson
United StatesBenson Henderson
“Smooth”
24-7-0
RESULT

Michael Chandler def. Benson Henderson (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
WIN
Michael Chandler
United StatesMichael Chandler
“Iron”
23-11-0
Saturday, November 19, 2016
SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, United States

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.

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.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Benson Henderson 54%46% Michael Chandler

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

24-7-0
Record
23-11-0
1919
Power Index rating
1893
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
40
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Michael Chandler

No background on record

Camp Kill Cliff FC · United States

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
3.91
45%
Str. Acc.
49%
1.79
SApM
4.51
63%
Str. Def.
43%

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
1.88
45%
TD Acc.
37%
63%
TD Def.
61%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    Patrick Habirora
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · Middleweight
  • L
    Aljamain Sterling
    RAF 6: Cejudo vs. Faber · Feb 28, 2026
  • L
    Arman Tsarukyan
    ACBJJ 18 · Sep 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 7:58
  • L
    Idris Virgo
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    Chris Avila
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
Michael Chandler · 1-4
  • L
    Maurício Ruffy
    UFC Freedom 250 · Jun 14, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:29 · Lightweight
  • W
    Chad Mendes
    RAF 3: Mendes vs. Chandler · Nov 29, 2025
    Decision
  • L
    Paddy Pimblett
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes · Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 3:07 · Lightweight
  • L
    Charles Oliveira
    UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic · Nov 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Dustin Poirier
    UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
    Submission · R3 · 2:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 8 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
39.8
2.13
Avg takedowns
1.13
4:20
Avg control time
1:57
124
Career high strikes
103
8
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Michael Chandler
44%
Head
67%
30%
Body
23%
26%
Leg
10%
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Michael Chandler
63%
Distance
74%
19%
Clinch
2%
18%
Ground
24%