Result
Benson HendersonDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateDec 8, 2012
DivisionLightweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueKeyArena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Smooth | 30-13-0Benson Henderson
L
21-14-0Nate Diaz
Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz
Method :Decision - Unanimous
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 - Unanimous
Nate Diaz
Elo1673Good
3Y trend1673 → 1673
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 - Unanimous 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 Nate Diaz across their careers →Elo edge
Benson Henderson1721-16 last move
Nate Diaz1673-15 last move
Why they are ranked here
Benson Henderson#51 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1721 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Myles Jury (rated 1707 at the time): +10.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Patrick Habirora (rated 1691 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -31 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #50 Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov, 0 ahead of #52 Paul Hughes.
Nate Diaz#102 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1673 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1750 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mike Perry (rated 1666 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #101 Meng Ding, 0 ahead of #103 Shamil Ramazanov.
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 HendersonvsNate Diaz
Sig. strikes
124vs30
Total strikes
183vs95
Takedowns
8vs0
Sub. attempts
0vs2
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Benson Hendersondecision leads 53% of wins
Nate Diazsubmission leads 57% of wins
Common opponents
Jorge MasvidalBenson Henderson: win · Decision (Split) · Nov 28, 2015Nate Diaz: loss · TKO (doctor stoppage) · Nov 2, 2019
Anthony PettisBenson Henderson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 24, 2025Nate Diaz: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 17, 2019
Round stats
Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz is a completed Lightweight Title fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS DIAZ. Benson Henderson defeated Nate Diaz by Decision - Unanimous 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 Nate Diaz quick answers
Who won Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz?
Benson Henderson won Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz on?
Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS DIAZ.
What are the records for Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz?
Benson Henderson enters with a 30-13-0 record and Nate Diaz enters with a 21-14-0 record.
What division is Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz?
Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz is listed as a Lightweight Title fight.
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