Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson

Main Event | Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Nov 19, 2016
W
Chandler defeats Henderson
L
Decision, Split 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

15-3-0

Climbed to 16-3
Pro
Record
24-6-0

Fell to 24-7
-165
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+145
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Lightweight
Title Challenger

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Glendale
Arizona
30
+6 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 33
+3 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.9 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
71.5"
(182cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute

(Primary)
Alliance MMA

(Other)
Gym MMA Lab

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 410

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Henderson
35%
Chandler
65%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 165

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson
  • Date: Saturday 11.19.2016 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 17)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Grande, Jimmy Smith, Chael Sonnen
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Chandler Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Henderson Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Chandler
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