Ultimate Fighting Calendar
LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Benson Henderson
Smooth
24-7-0
RESULT

Benson Henderson def. Jamie Varner (Submission)

Submission · Round 3 · 2:41
Jamie Varner
C-4
21-11-1 (2 NC)
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, United States

Benson Henderson defeated Jamie Varner by Submission in round 3 (2:41) in the Lightweight title main event of WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson, held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Jamie Varner?

Benson Henderson defeated Jamie Varner by Submission in round 3 (2:41) in the Lightweight title main event of WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson, held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Benson Henderson 38%62% Jamie Varner

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
8 edges
Jamie Varner
Grappling Specialist
2 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

75Power64
96Speed64
96Precision54
94Durability67
97Engine72
96Wrestling96
95Ground91

Biggest edge Benson Henderson, Kick speed +47

Attribute by attribute

Benson Henderson is on the left of every row, Jamie Varner on the right.
55Punch power79
95Kick power49
94Punch speed77
98Kick speed51
96Accuracy54
96Takedowns96
97Ground striking87
93Submissions95
91Chin65
97Body strength68
97Cardio72

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

Tale of the Tape

24-7-0
Record
21-11-1 (2 NC)
1773
Power Index rating
1854
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
41
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Jamie Varner

No background on record

Camp Arizona Combat Sports

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
2.92
45%
Str. Acc.
34%
1.79
SApM
2.55
63%
Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
3.49
45%
TD Acc.
53%
63%
TD Def.
66%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.80

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
Jamie Varner · 1-4
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic · Dec 13, 2014
    Submission · R1 · 1:52 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw · May 24, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2 · Feb 1, 2014
    TKO · R2 · 2:32 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 · Aug 31, 2013
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II · Dec 30, 2012
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 9 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
27.0
2.13
Avg takedowns
2.56
4:20
Avg control time
2:15
124
Career high strikes
82
8
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Jamie Varner
44%
Head
75%
30%
Body
20%
26%
Leg
5%
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Jamie Varner
63%
Distance
65%
19%
Clinch
13%
18%
Ground
21%