Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson
TITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Usman Nurmagomedov
RussiaUsman Nurmagomedov
22-0-0
RESULT

Usman Nurmagomedov def. Benson Henderson (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 2:37
Benson Henderson
United StatesBenson Henderson
“Smooth”
24-7-0
Friday, March 10, 2023
SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, United States

Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Benson Henderson by Submission in round 1 (2:37) in the title main event of Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson, held Friday, March 10, 2023 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Usman Nurmagomedov vs Benson Henderson?

Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Benson Henderson by Submission in round 1 (2:37) in the title main event of Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson, held Friday, March 10, 2023 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose.

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

Win probability

Usman Nurmagomedov 48%52% 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

22-0-0
Record
24-7-0
1876
Power Index rating
1887
11
Win Streak
0
28
Age
42
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Russia
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Usman Nurmagomedov

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia

Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Striking Profile

3.74
SLpM
2.93
141%
Str. Acc.
45%
2.40
SApM
1.79
-165%
Str. Def.
63%

Grappling Profile

1.97
TD Avg.
2.40
31%
TD Acc.
45%
100%
TD Def.
63%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Usman Nurmagomedov · 5-0
  • W
    Archie Colgan
    PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan · Jul 31, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 3:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alfie Davis
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis · Feb 7, 2026
    Submission · R3 · 4:41 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 05:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Paul Hughes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alexandr Shabliy
    Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy · Sep 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    Patrick Habirora
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 0:21 · 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

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 15 fights
64.0
Avg sig. strikes
55.1
2.25
Avg takedowns
2.13
2:50
Avg control time
4:20
86
Career high strikes
124
4
Career high TDs
8

Strike Distribution

Usman Nurmagomedov
Strike target
Benson Henderson
39%
Head
44%
36%
Body
30%
25%
Leg
26%
Usman Nurmagomedov
Strike position
Benson Henderson
68%
Distance
63%
14%
Clinch
19%
18%
Ground
18%