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

Anthony Pettis def. Benson Henderson (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
WIN
Anthony Pettis
Showtime
24-10-0
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, United States

Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis, held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Anthony Pettis?

Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis, held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.

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

Win probability

Benson Henderson 58%42% Anthony Pettis

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
9 edges
Anthony Pettis
Complete Fighter
2 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

75Power92
96Speed93
96Precision88
94Durability81
97Engine73
96Wrestling62
95Ground81

Biggest edge Anthony Pettis, Punch power +37

Attribute by attribute

Benson Henderson is on the left of every row, Anthony Pettis on the right.
55Punch power92
95Kick power91
94Punch speed92
98Kick speed93
96Accuracy88
96Takedowns62
97Ground striking66
93Submissions95
91Chin87
97Body strength74
97Cardio73

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

Tale of the Tape

24-7-0
Record
24-10-0
1857
Power Index rating
1800
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
39
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
TaekwondoKickboxingBJJ
Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Anthony Pettis
  • 2018Black belt · BJJ · Daniel Wanderley
  • 2013UFC Lightweight Championship · UFC
  • 2010WEC Lightweight Championship · WEC
  • Black belt · Taekwondo

Camp Roufusport MMA Academy · Milwaukee, US

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
3.05
45%
Str. Acc.
47%
1.79
SApM
3.44
63%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
0.61
45%
TD Acc.
50%
63%
TD Def.
60%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
1.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 0:21 · 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 Pettis · 2-3
  • L
    Diaz vs. Masvidal 2 · Jul 6, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    Karate Combat 43 · Dec 15, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Gamebred Boxing 4 · Apr 1, 2023
    Majority Decision
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2022 Playoffs · Aug 4, 2022
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season · Jun 23, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:57 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 25 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
38.5
2.13
Avg takedowns
0.40
4:20
Avg control time
1:21
124
Career high strikes
80
8
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Anthony Pettis
44%
Head
65%
30%
Body
21%
26%
Leg
14%
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Anthony Pettis
63%
Distance
81%
19%
Clinch
7%
18%
Ground
12%