Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson
Result, odds and stats · Lightweight · 5 rounds
Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Lightweight
Record
19-3
UFC
7-1
Age
30
Height
5'9"
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Lightweight
Record
20-5
UFC
3-1
Age
35
Height
5'10"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Benson HendersonJosh Thomson
Significant strikes46 of 9119 of 58
Knockdowns00
Takedowns4 of 44 of 11
Control time5:017:51
Submission attempts10
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.
Benson Henderson
Won · decision, 5 rounds
Dec 2012 · landed 3.8 more significant strikes a minute
Josh Thomson
Won · KO/TKO, round 2
Apr 2013 · landed 1.7 more significant strikes a minute
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CLOSE—
Alex Caceres def. Sergio Pettissubmission, round 3 (4:39)
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Daron Cruickshank def. Mike RioKO/TKO, round 2 (4:56)
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Jeremy Stephens def. Darren Elkinsdecision, 3 rounds
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Eddie Wineland def. Yves JabouinKO/TKO, round 2 (4:16)
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Stipe Miocic def. Gabriel Gonzagadecision, 3 rounds
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George Sullivan def. Mike Rhodesdecision, 3 rounds
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Hugo Viana def. Ramiro Hernandezdecision, 3 rounds
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Nikita Krylov def. Walt HarrisKO/TKO, round 1 (0:25)
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Questions and answers
Who won Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson?
Benson Henderson beat Josh Thomson by decision, 5 rounds on Saturday, January 25, 2014.
What were Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson's records going into the fight?
Benson Henderson is 19-3 (7-1 in the UFC). Josh Thomson is 20-5 (3-1 in the UFC).