Result
Benson HendersonDecision - Split
MethodDecision - Split
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing-9Josh Thomson (1730 → 1721)
DateJan 25, 2014
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUnited Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Smooth | 30-13-0Benson Henderson
L
The Punk | 22-9-0Josh Thomson
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson
Method :Decision - Split
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Benson Henderson
Elo1721Good
3Y trend1721 → 1721
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Split
Josh Thomson
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1708 → 1685
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Benson Henderson won this fight by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Benson Henderson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Benson HendersonJosh Thomson
Elo edge
Benson Henderson1721-16 last move
Josh Thomson1685-17 last move
Why they are ranked here
Benson Henderson#51 of 332 active Welterweight fighters · 1721 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Myles Jury (rated 1707 at the time): +10.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Patrick Habirora (rated 1692 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -31 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #50 Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov, 1 ahead of #52 Chris Curtis.
Josh ThomsonNot on the active ladder · 1685 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Nate Diaz (rated 1672 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Patricky Pitbull (rated 1629 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -22 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1595, not 1685: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Benson HendersonvsJosh Thomson
Total strikes
114vs33
Sig. strikes
46vs19
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Takedowns
4vs4
Finishing profile
Benson Hendersondecision leads 53% of wins
Josh Thomsonsubmission leads 41% of wins
Common opponents
Patricky PitbullBenson Henderson: loss · Decision (Split) · Sep 23, 2017Josh Thomson: loss · Punches · Feb 18, 2017
Michael ChandlerBenson Henderson: loss · KO (Punches) · Aug 7, 2020Josh Thomson: cancelled · May 14, 2016
Anthony PettisBenson Henderson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 24, 2025Josh Thomson: cancelled · Dec 14, 2013
Round stats
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS THOMSON. Benson Henderson defeated Josh Thomson by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson quick answers
Who won Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
Benson Henderson won Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson on?
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS THOMSON.
What are the records for Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
Benson Henderson enters with a 30-13-0 record and Josh Thomson enters with a 22-9-0 record.
What division is Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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