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2013: 192 - 114 - 1
2012: 111 - 56
Plays 2013: +127.75%
Benson Henderson vs. Josh Thomson
Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
These two men are very similiar fighters, both are above average wrestlers with a kickboxing orientated style, strong submissions and excellent cardio.
I'd argue that Thomson has more one punch power and is a little more technical over all with his strikes while Henderson probably has the edge in speed, cardio and in the clinch. The wrestling is almost even, slight edge to Henderson as he averages 2.77 take-downs to 1.81 for Thomson. Henderson hits his take-downs at a 47% clip while Thomson sits around 41%, Henderson defends 65% of the time to Thomson's 54%. I don't think either man get's the finish here, I'm thinking we have a grinder on our hands and it's hard not to give the nod the former champ in a fight like that.
Prediction - Henderson via split decision.