Fight statistics
This fightBenson HendersonRafael Dos Anjos
0Knockdowns1
10 / 27Significant strikes18 / 30
10 / 27Total strikes18 / 30
0 / 1Takedowns0 / 0
0:02Control time0:02
Strike targeting
This fight · Strikes landedCurrent career comparison
Benson HendersonRafael Dos Anjos
42Age41
5' 9Height5' 8
70Reach70
2.93Strikes landed / min3.48
45%Strike accuracy47%
63%Strike defense60%
2.40Takedowns / 15 min1.92
63%Takedown defense54%
Match report
Rafael Dos Anjos knocked out Benson Henderson via TKO in round one at 2:31, capturing a decisive victory at UFC Fight Night 46 on August 23, 2014. Dos Anjos landed 18 of 30 significant strikes (60%) with crisp accuracy, including 11 head strikes that accumulated into a knockdown before the referee John McCarthy stopped the action.
Henderson managed only 10 of 27 significant strikes (37%) and failed to complete his lone takedown attempt, spending just two seconds in control as Dos Anjos dictated the striking exchanges from the opening bell. The Brazilian's superior striking efficiency and ability to find the target early proved decisive against the former UFC lightweight champion.
The upset victory established Dos Anjos as a legitimate title contender in the lightweight division.