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USA · NCAA Wrestling (Virginia Tech)

Caleb Henson

"The Hitman"

ArchetypePressure Grappler

Cuts the cage, changes levels, drowns opponents in control time.

149 lbsOrthodoxAge 21
Record
79-8-0
Win %
91%
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
3
Finish Rate
4%
Height
Reach
Fights
87
Secret Weapon

Fight Plan: Caleb Henson

A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.

Historical Weaknesses
  • Can be slowed by elite defensive counter-wrestlers with high-level hand fighting
  • Susceptible to 1-0 or low-scoring tactical matches against highly disciplined opponents
Camp Focus
  • Drill takedown defense and cage-wall scrambles
  • Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
  • Underhook battles and posture work off the back
Blueprint Radar
BP 6.0/10

Fighter fingerprint

Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.

Aggression2Cardio95Wrestling98Fight IQ94Distance Control66Finishing4Caleb Henson
Read the shape

Wrestling and Cardio are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Aggression is the lowest axis — exploit it.

  • Aggression2
  • Cardio95
  • Wrestling98
  • Fight IQ94
  • Distance Control66
  • Finishing4
Camp Prep ReportWhat to drill this week

Prep for camp: Caleb Henson

Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.

Most Common Tendencies
Patterns to expect in the cage
  • Aggressive pace setting often results in late-match tech falls or major decisions
  • Exceptional at scoring in scramble situations and edge-of-the-mat exchanges
  • Utilizes a high-volume offensive style to exhaust opponents' gas tanks by the third period
Training Recommendations
Drill these specific looks
  • Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
  • Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
  • Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
  • Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
  • Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
Sparring Recommendations
Stack these styles in camp
  • Southpaw pressure striker
  • Chain-wrestling D1 partner
  • Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
  • Marathon partner — 5x5 hard rounds, no rest
Find Footage

See it on film

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Striking Tape

Distance, combinations, defensive movement

Wrestling / Grappling Tape

Clinch work, level changes, control time

Recent Fights

Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns

Coaches: official clip embeds per fighter are coming next — for now, deep links open searches pre-filtered to Caleb Henson.

Fighter Evolution

How Caleb has changed

Trend lines across the last three years of tape.

2022
Aggression1.0
Wrestling8.8
Fight IQ8.2
2024
Aggression1.0
Wrestling8.9
Fight IQ8.8
2026
Aggression0.0
Wrestling9.8
Fight IQ9.4

Synthesized from recent fight tape · refresh to recompute

Similar Fighters

Stylistic neighbors

Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.

Status / Injuries

healthy

No current reported injuries.

Checked 6/21/2026

Recent Form

  • L
    vs Ridge Lovett
    DEC 1-0 · R3 · NCAA Championships
    2025-03-20
  • W
    vs Dylan D'Emilio
    DEC 6-2 · R3 · NCAA Championships
    2025-03-20
  • W
    vs Jordan Williams
    SV-1 8-5 · ROT · NCAA Championships
    2025-03-20
  • W
    vs Jaden Abas
    DEC 5-1 · R3 · NCAA Championships
    2025-03-20
  • W
    vs Lachlan McNeil
    SV-1 4-1 · ROT · ACC Championships
    2025-03-09

Availability

active
Next: 2025-26 NCAA Wrestling Season
Return: November 2025

Expected to return for Senior/Redshirt Senior campaign

Record

W-L-D
79-8-0
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
3
Win %
91%

Attribute Profile

Chin90
Cardio95
Fight IQ94
Striking0
Grappling92
Wrestling98

Scouting Summary

Caleb Henson is a elite-tier NCAA wrestler and National Champion characterized by relentless forward pressure and elite scrambling. He possesses exceptional cardio and technical depth, making him nearly impossible to beat in high-scoring affairs.

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Tendencies

  • Aggressive pace setting often results in late-match tech falls or major decisions
  • Exceptional at scoring in scramble situations and edge-of-the-mat exchanges
  • Utilizes a high-volume offensive style to exhaust opponents' gas tanks by the third period

Signature Moves

  • High-Crotch Takedown
  • Scramble Scoring
  • Arm Bar/Wrist Control
  • Tech Fall pressure

Weaknesses

  • Can be slowed by elite defensive counter-wrestlers with high-level hand fighting
  • Susceptible to 1-0 or low-scoring tactical matches against highly disciplined opponents