Benson Henderson vs Frankie Edgar

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Key Stats

Benson HendersonvsFrankie Edgar
14
Fights
30
11
Wins
18
3
Losses
11
0
Draws
1
2
Finishes
7
4
Title Wins
3
5
Title Fights
8
1h 04m
Control Time
1h 45m

Striking Stats

Benson HendersonvsFrankie Edgar
826
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,801
45.9%
Sig. Strike Acc.
40.5%
59.0
Sig. Str / Fight
60.0
3
Knockdowns
3
362
Head Strikes
1,195
247
Body Strikes
344
217
Leg Strikes
262

Grappling Stats

Benson HendersonvsFrankie Edgar
32
Takedowns Landed
73
49.2%
Takedown Acc.
31.5%
2.3
TD / Fight
2.4
10
Sub. Attempts
10
1
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

HendersonvsEdgar
42 yrs
Age
44 yrs
5' 9"
Height
5' 6"
170 lbs.
Weight
135 lbs.
70"
Reach
68"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
1,185
ELO Rating
991
1,244
Peak ELO
1,289
78.6%
Win Rate
60.0%
18.2%
Finish Rate
38.9%
129
Days / Fight
199

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

HendersonvsEdgar
Retired
Status
Retired
2
Win Streak
0
7
Best Streak
5
WLLWW
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLLL

Win Methods

HendersonvsEdgar
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
5 (27.8%)
2 (18.2%)
Submission
2 (11.1%)
9 (81.8%)
Decision
11 (61.1%)

Fan Ratings

HendersonvsEdgar
8.1
Overall
7.8
7.8
Striking
8.4
8.3
Grappling
5.7
7.7
Wrestling
5.8
10.0
Cardio
10.0
9.5
Chin
10.0
6.5
Power
5.0
7.0
Excitement
10.0

Head-to-Head Record

Benson Henderson2
–
Frankie Edgar0
W
UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar IIDecision - Split - R5
Aug 11, 2012W
UFC 144: Edgar vs HendersonDecision - Unanimous - R5
Feb 25, 2012

Common Opponents (1)

HendersonvsEdgar
W1W
Mark Bocek
W1W
Who Wins?
Benson Henderson ProfileFrankie Edgar Profile

Benson Henderson vs Frankie Edgar: Matchup Breakdown

Benson Henderson is 11-3 in the Lightweight division with a 78.6% win rate. Frankie Edgar is 18-11-1 at Featherweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 2 times. Benson Henderson leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II on Aug 11, 2012, won by Benson Henderson by Decision - Split in round 5.

Benson Henderson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,185 to 991. Career peaks are 1,244 for Benson Henderson and 1,289 for Frankie Edgar. Benson Henderson has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 11 victories, an 18.2% finish rate. Frankie Edgar has 5 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 38.9% of the time.

Benson Henderson stands 5' 9" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Frankie Edgar is 5' 6" with a reach of 68", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Benson Henderson. Benson Henderson is 42, Frankie Edgar is 44.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Benson Henderson has landed 826 significant strikes at 45.9% accuracy with 32 takedowns and 1h 04m of control time. Frankie Edgar has landed 1,801 at 40.5% with 73 takedowns and 1h 45m of control.

Benson Henderson has 5 title fights (4 won) against 8 (3 won) for Frankie Edgar. They share 1 common opponent: Mark Bocek.

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Have Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar fought before?

Yes. Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar have fought twice in the UFC (Benson Henderson 2, Frankie Edgar 0). Most recently, Benson Henderson won by split decision at UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II on August 11, 2012.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Benson Henderson or Frankie Edgar?

Frankie Edgar has more UFC wins: 18 to 11. Benson Henderson's UFC record is 11-3; Frankie Edgar's is 18-11-1.

KO/TKO wins: Benson Henderson 0, Frankie Edgar 5. Submission wins: Benson Henderson 2, Frankie Edgar 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Benson Henderson or Frankie Edgar?

Benson Henderson is taller at 5'9", to Frankie Edgar's 5'6" (3 inches). Benson Henderson has the longer reach: 70 inches to 68.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.