Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Michael Chandler def. Benson Henderson (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 2:09
Friday, August 7, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States
Michael Chandler defeated Benson Henderson by TKO in round 1 (2:09) in the Lightweight main event of Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Friday, August 7, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Chandler vs Benson Henderson?
Michael Chandler defeated Benson Henderson by TKO in round 1 (2:09) in the Lightweight main event of Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2, held Friday, August 7, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Michael Chandler 45%55% Benson Henderson
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
23-11-0
Record
24-7-0
1887
Power Index rating
1924
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
42
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States
Style Matchup
-
vs-
Michael Chandler
No background on record
Camp Kill Cliff FC · United States
Benson Henderson
No background on record
Camp MMA LAB · United States
Striking Profile
3.91
SLpM
2.93
49%
Str. Acc.
45%
4.51
SApM
1.79
43%
Str. Def.
63%
Grappling Profile
1.88
TD Avg.
2.40
37%
TD Acc.
45%
61%
TD Def.
63%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.80
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Michael Chandler · 1-4
Benson Henderson · 1-4
Common Opponents
Michael Chandler
Benson Henderson
- vs
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 8 fights · 15 fights
39.8
Avg sig. strikes
55.1
1.13
Avg takedowns
2.13
1:57
Avg control time
4:20
103
Career high strikes
124
4
Career high TDs
8
Strike Distribution
Michael Chandler
Strike target
Benson Henderson
67%
Head
44%
23%
Body
30%
10%
Leg
26%
Michael Chandler
Strike position
Benson Henderson
74%
Distance
63%
2%
Clinch
19%
24%
Ground
18%