5 Outrageous UFC split decisions

#2 Benson Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal out-worked his foe, but still ended up on the wrong side of a Split Decision

Back in 2015, former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson fought perennial Lightweight contender Jorge Masvidal in a Welterweight bout! As intriguing as the weight implications in the fight were, what was even more interesting is that it transpired in South Korea -- which Henderson asserted was quite special for him, especially because he's partly of Korean descent.

Masvidal mostly out-boxed his foe, and seemed to be the one in control of the fight over the course of the 5-round tactical affair. Henderson primarily clinched, and stalled throughout the fight, however, in the end 'Bendo' was awarded the win via Split Decision.

While certain sections of the Mixed Martial Arts community claimed that Henderson was given the win because of him being partly Korean, others noted that the judges may have perhaps scored Henderson's clinch and stalling tactics in his favor. Either way, despite out-striking and out-classing his foe in the fight, Masvidal ended up losing a decision.