MiddleweightRETIRED
Dan Henderson
32-15
Age
52
Height
5'11"
Weight
184 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
11:39
Gym
Dan Henderson's Athletic Fitness Center
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 4R3 3R5 1
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Downey, United States
Fight History
WIN
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R3 1:31
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 1:31
LOSS
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 1:17
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:17
LOSS
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 2:07
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
WIN
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 0:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:28
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
HL
vs Hector Lombard
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head In Clinch
R2 1:27
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R2 1:27
LOSS
DC
vs Daniel Cormier
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· 2014-05-24
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R3 3:53
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R3 3:53
LOSS
RE
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· 2013-06-15
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 100· 2009-07-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:20
WIN
RF
vs Rich Franklin
UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· 2009-01-17
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC 88: Breakthrough· 2008-09-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion· 2008-03-01
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:52
LOSS
QJ
vs Quinton Jackson
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· 2007-09-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AG
vs Allan Goes
UFC 17: Redemption· 1998-05-15
Decision - Unanimous
R2 3:00
Decision - Unanimous·R2 3:00
WIN
CN
vs Carlos Newton
UFC 17: Redemption· 1998-05-15
Decision - Split
R2 3:00
Decision - Split·R2 3:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:10
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.4/min
Grappling
1.52 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Dan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#12
50% of KOs
Elbow to Head In Clinch
#21
25% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#31
25% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (65% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc50%
Clinch
63% acc29%
Ground
71% acc21%
Striking Differential-0.26/min
2.44 landed/min2.70 absorbed/min
2.44
Landed/Min
2.70
Absorbed/Min
0.71
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1082
Sig. Strikes Attempted2301
Key Insights
Dan is active on the ground (27%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (63% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 71% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
53%(est)
Landed
45
Defended
40
Total
85
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.52
TD / 15min
0.34
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
85
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
70
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
40%
R2
0%
R3
40%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.52/15min.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,052
1.14
Ratio
Absorbed
924
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
18/14
KD Recovery
66.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.5
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
65%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (21.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 65% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
0:40
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
-22%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.1pp
Body
-1.8pp
Leg
-7.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
11.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
10.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
90%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights