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

Benson Henderson def. Anthony Njokuani (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 0:42
Anthony Njokuani
The Assassin
16-12-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Pechanga Arena, San Diego, United States

Benson Henderson defeated Anthony Njokuani by Submission in round 2 (0:42) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone, held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Anthony Njokuani?

Benson Henderson defeated Anthony Njokuani by Submission in round 2 (0:42) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone, held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.

Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Benson Henderson 59%41% Anthony Njokuani

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

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Benson Henderson
Pressure Wrestler
5 edges
Anthony Njokuani
Knockout Artist
6 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

75Power90
96Speed99
96Precision97
94Durability94
97Engine95
96Wrestling52
95Ground56

Biggest edge Benson Henderson, Ground striking +50

Attribute by attribute

Benson Henderson is on the left of every row, Anthony Njokuani on the right.
55Punch power83
95Kick power97
94Punch speed98
98Kick speed99
96Accuracy97
96Takedowns52
97Ground striking47
93Submissions64
91Chin92
97Body strength96
97Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

Tale of the Tape

24-7-0
Record
16-12-0 (1 NC)
1684
Power Index rating
1623
0
Win Streak
1
42
Age
46
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Nigeria

Style Matchup

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vs
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Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Anthony Njokuani

No background on record

Camp Janjira Muay Thai · United States

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
3.94
45%
Str. Acc.
46%
1.79
SApM
2.41
63%
Str. Def.
65%

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
0.50
45%
TD Acc.
45%
63%
TD Def.
53%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · 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
Anthony Njokuani · 1-4
  • L
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 0:31
  • L
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Mar 2, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:46 · Welterweight
  • W
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Sep 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 5, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 4:09
  • L
    Eagle FC 44 · Jan 28, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 2:49 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 9 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
50.0
2.13
Avg takedowns
0.33
4:20
Avg control time
0:14
124
Career high strikes
116
8
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Anthony Njokuani
44%
Head
46%
30%
Body
29%
26%
Leg
25%
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Anthony Njokuani
63%
Distance
84%
19%
Clinch
14%
18%
Ground
1%