Benson Henderson vs Jorge Masvidal — Fight recap

Benson Henderson defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision after five rounds on November 28, 2015, in a competitive striking battle where Henderson's volume and precision proved decisive. Henderson landed 86 significant strikes at 58% accuracy compared to Masvidal's 77 at 49%, while controlling the cage for 6:51 versus 3:48.

Henderson's takedown attempts numbered three of twelve, though he converted just one, while Masvidal managed one successful takedown from five attempts and one submission try. Henderson's striking was distributed effectively across the body, landing 42 head strikes, 24 body shots, and 20 leg strikes, demonstrating superior output throughout the bout.

The split decision reflected the fight's competitive nature, but Henderson's consistent volume and control time secured the victory in a matchup that highlighted his well-rounded approach against Masvidal's striking-focused offense. The win positioned Henderson in the welterweight title conversation while Masvidal continued building his resume toward contention.