Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Benson Henderson
Smooth
24-7-0
RESULT

Patricky Freire def. Benson Henderson (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Patricky Freire
Pitbull
25-16-0
Saturday, September 23, 2017
SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, United States

Patricky Freire defeated Benson Henderson by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Freire, held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Patricky Freire?

Patricky Freire defeated Benson Henderson by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Freire, held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose.

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

Win probability

Benson Henderson 77%23% Patricky Freire

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
25-16-0
1912
Power Index rating
1698
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
40
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Patricky Freire

No background on record

Camp Pitbull Brothers · Brazil

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
1.86
45%
Str. Acc.
-
1.79
SApM
3.22
63%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
1.16
45%
TD Acc.
33%
63%
TD Def.
33%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 0:21 · Middleweight
  • L
    RAF 6: Cejudo vs. Faber · Feb 28, 2026
  • L
    ACBJJ 18 · Sep 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 7:58
  • L
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
Patricky Freire · 0-5
  • L
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 13 · Apr 12, 2026
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4 · Jul 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ADXC 10 · May 31, 2025
    Submission · R5 · 3:00
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 20, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 11, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 1:32 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 4 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
24.0
2.13
Avg takedowns
1.00
4:20
Avg control time
1:27
124
Career high strikes
37
8
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Patricky Freire
44%
Head
74%
30%
Body
8%
26%
Leg
18%
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Patricky Freire
63%
Distance
68%
19%
Clinch
18%
18%
Ground
14%