Benson Henderson vs Clay Guida — Fight recap

Benson Henderson defeated Clay Guida by unanimous decision after three rounds on November 12, 2011, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Henderson's striking prowess proved decisive, landing 40 of 89 significant strikes at 44% accuracy while Guida managed only 11 of 40 at 27%.

The lightweight contender also secured a knockdown and controlled the cage for 7:27 compared to Guida's 2:47, establishing dominance through superior volume and positioning. Henderson's body work was particularly effective, connecting on 23 of 30 body strikes, while his wrestling proved functional with two takedowns despite a modest 28% success rate.

Guida's four submission attempts failed to generate momentum, and his striking efficiency lagged considerably throughout the bout. This victory solidified Henderson's credentials as a top lightweight contender heading toward title opportunities.