Saturday, January 25, 2014United Center, Chicago, United States
Benson Henderson defeated Josh Thomson by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson, held Saturday, January 25, 2014 at United Center, Chicago. The judges scored it 49-46, 48-47, 47-48, Benson Henderson won the decision.
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson
Fight stats: totals
Same scale left and right on every row; the pale tail behind a bar is attempts
Benson HendersonJosh Thomson
0
Knockdowns0
46 / 91
Significant strikes19 / 58
51%
Sig. strike accuracy33%
114 / 166
Total strikes33 / 75
4 / 4
Takedowns4 / 11
100%
Takedown accuracy36%
1
Submission attempts0
5:01
Control time7:51
Where it landed
Significant strikes landed by target in this fight
Benson HendersonJosh Thomson
1635%526%
Head
2146%842%
Body
920%632%
Leg
Where it happened
Where the landed significant strikes came from
Benson Henderson
70%28%
Josh Thomson
74%26%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground
Range × target
Significant strikes landed by range and target in this fight · landed / attempted in each cell
Benson Henderson46 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
1010/39
1616/23
66/11
Clinch
55/9
55/5
33/3
Ground
11/1
0
0
Josh Thomson19 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
55/24
33/10
66/8
Clinch
00/4
55/7
0
Ground
00/5
0
0
Round by round
Significant strikes landed per round · the judges' scores under each
Benson HendersonJosh Thomson
R1
1
1
10-910-910-9
R2
11
6
10-910-910-9
R3
17
2
10-910-910-9
R4
6
2
10-910-910-9
R5
11
8
10-910-910-9
Bars share one scale across rounds. Each chip is one judge's score for the round, coloured by who they gave it to.
Round 1Judges: Josh Thomson
0
Knockdowns0
1 / 6
Significant strikes1 / 2
17%
Sig. strike accuracy50%
8 / 15
Total strikes7 / 10
1 / 1
Takedowns1 / 2
100%
Takedown accuracy50%
1
Submission attempts0
1:01
Control time3:12
Round 2Judges: Benson Henderson
0
Knockdowns0
11 / 24
Significant strikes6 / 15
46%
Sig. strike accuracy40%
18 / 32
Total strikes7 / 16
0 / 0
Takedowns1 / 2
1:14
Control time0:47
Round 3Judges: Benson Henderson
0
Knockdowns0
17 / 30
Significant strikes2 / 10
57%
Sig. strike accuracy20%
30 / 44
Total strikes2 / 10
2 / 2
Takedowns0 / 3
100%
Takedown accuracy0%
1:29
Control time0:30
Round 4Judges: Benson Henderson
0
Knockdowns0
6 / 10
Significant strikes2 / 11
60%
Sig. strike accuracy18%
41 / 45
Total strikes8 / 18
1 / 1
Takedowns2 / 2
100%
Takedown accuracy100%
1:00
Control time2:41
Round 5Judges: Benson Henderson
0
Knockdowns0
11 / 21
Significant strikes8 / 20
52%
Sig. strike accuracy40%
17 / 30
Total strikes9 / 21
0 / 0
Takedowns0 / 2
0:17
Control time0:41
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
3
Benson Henderson
13
Josh Thomson
●48-47 Thomson×9●49-46 Henderson×3●49-46 Thomson×3●49-47 Thomson
All 16 media scorecards
- Craig Amos · BleacherReport.com49-46Henderson
- MMAJunkie.com49-46Henderson
- MMAWeekly.com49-46Henderson
- Adam Martin · MMAOddsbreaker.com48-47Thomson
- John Pollock · Fight Network48-47Thomson
- Paul-Delos Santos · Las Vegas Sun48-47Thomson
- Tim Burke · BloodyElbow.com48-47Thomson
- Jason Floyd · TheMMAReport.com48-47Thomson
- Chuck Mindenhall · MMAFighting.com48-47Thomson
- Cory Braiterman · MMAMania.com48-47Thomson
- Mookie Alexander · BloodyElbow.com48-47Thomson
- T.P. Grant · BloodyElbow.com48-47Thomson
- FightMetric.com49-47Thomson
- Jordan Breen · Sherdog.com49-46Thomson
- TJ DeSantis · Sherdog.com49-46Thomson
- Chris Nelson · Sherdog.com49-46Thomson
Fan Scorecards
477 fan scorecards submitted
22%
Benson Henderson
5%
Draw
73%
Josh Thomson
●48-47 Thomson36.9%●49-46 Thomson29.4%●48-47 Henderson13.8%●49-46 Henderson6.1%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
96%
Thomson
R2
64%
Thomson
R3
92%
Henderson
R4
79%
Thomson
R5
48%
Thomson
Betting Odds
Benson Henderson
-326
77% implied win probability
Open: -291Best: -315
Josh Thomson
+248
29% implied win probability
Open: +227Best: +270
Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Benson Henderson | Josh Thomson | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookmaker | -330 | +270 | |
| Bovada | -315 | +225 | |
| sports-interaction | -333 | +250 |
Odds are for information only.
Build with this line: the same consensus odds, with opening and closing lines, are in the UFCalendar Fight API. Odds in the MMA Fight Data API
Insights
- Benson Henderson's last two losses were both stopped early.
- Benson Henderson spends 87% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
Benson Henderson
No background on record
Camp · MMA LAB · United StatesJosh Thomson
No background on record
Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United StatesSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
44%50%
Head
30%21%
Body
26%29%
Leg
Time in position
Where their significant strikes are thrown
Benson Hendersonlast 15 fights
63%19%18%
Josh Thomsonlast 7 fights
65%19%16%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Benson Henderson· from fights outside the UFC Josh Thomson
Strikes landed / min
3.272.59
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.932.12
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.901.92
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
49%39%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
65%54%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Average · better than 53% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.601.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Benson Henderson · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJosh Thomson · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
3.27
Strikes landed / min2.59
1.93
Strikes taken / minfewer is better2.12
1.90 / 3.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min1.92 / 4.9
49%
Takedown accuracy39%
65%
Takedown defence54%
4:20
Control time / fight2:53
0.60
Submission attempts / 15 min1.30
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
Benson Henderson14 UFC fights · 826 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
24%199/907
17%139/195
22%182/238
Clinch
7%56/107
8%64/79
4%34/36
Ground
13%107/189
5%44/49
0%1/1
Josh Thomson7 UFC fights · 197 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%56/221
10%19/41
27%53/73
Clinch
7%13/36
10%20/23
2%4/4
Ground
15%29/56
1%2/2
1%1/1
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
Benson Henderson20 of 43 ended early · 47%23 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
7 early stoppages have no logged time
Josh Thomson19 of 33 ended early · 58%14 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
6 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Benson Henderson2-3
Full record · 43 fightsShow less
- L
- L
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- WBellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch · Apr 27, 2019Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WBellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader · Oct 12, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- LBellator 183: Henderson vs. Freire · Sep 23, 2017Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- LBellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson · Nov 19, 2016Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- 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
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov · Jun 7, 2014Submission · R4 · 1:16 · Lightweight
- W
- L
- WUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez · Apr 20, 2013Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- W
- WUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos · Nov 12, 2011Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- LWEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis · Dec 15, 2010Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- WWEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson · Oct 9, 2009Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- W
- W
- 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
Josh Thomson2-3
- L
- WPablo VillasecaBellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca · Dec 4, 2015TKO · R2 · 3:59 · Lightweight
- W
- LUFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee · Jul 15, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- L
Full record · 34 fightsShow less
- LUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson · Jan 25, 2014Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- LStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier · May 18, 2012Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- L
- WStrikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2 · Oct 8, 2010Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WStrikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum · Jun 25, 2010Submission · R3 · 4:27 · Lightweight
- L
- WAshe BowmanStrikeforce - At the Mansion 2 · Sep 19, 2008TKO · R1 · 1:14 · Lightweight
- WStrikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson · Jun 26, 2008Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WAdam LynnStrikeforce - Playboy Mansion · Sep 28, 2007TKO · R1 · 4:45 · Lightweight
- WStrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni · Jun 21, 2007Submission · R1 · 1:42 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- WRocky JohnsonIdaho Regional · Jul 6, 2006Submission
- W
- LStrikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie · Mar 9, 2006Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WEnoch WilsonPFA: Pride And Fury 3 · Oct 13, 2005DEC · Lightweight
- WDaisuke SugiePRIDE: Bushido 8 · Jul 17, 2005Submission · R1 · 4:35 · Lightweight
- L
- W
- WGerald StrebendtUFC 44: Undisputed · Sep 26, 2003TKO · R1 · 2:45 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- WDoug EvansIdaho Regional · May 4, 2002Submission
- NC
- WVictor EstradaIdaho Regional · Mar 10, 2001Submission
- WTBAArizona Regional · Jan 18, 2001TKO
- WAdam RetillaWPKO: Fight Night 2 · Dec 4, 1999TKO
Frequently asked questions
Who won Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
Benson Henderson defeated Josh Thomson by Split Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight main event of UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson, held Saturday, January 25, 2014 at United Center, Chicago. The judges scored it 49-46, 48-47, 47-48, Benson Henderson won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
The judges scored it 49-46, 48-47, 47-48, Benson Henderson won the decision.
Was Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson a robbery?
Many scored it for Josh Thomson: 73% of 477 fan cards scored it for Josh Thomson; 81% of 16 media scores picked Josh Thomson. The judges gave it to Benson Henderson.