Jeff Curran vs. Joseph Benavidez

Main Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 5, 2009
W
Benavidez defeats Curran
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Big Frog"

Fighter Comparison

9-0-0

Climbed to 10-0
Pro
Record
32-10-1

Fell to 32-11-1
-143
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+118
(Near Even)

United States
Nation

United States
Sacramento
California
Fights out of
Island Lake
Illinois
24
+8 mos, 5 days
Age at Fight 31
+7 mos, 3 days
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
5'4"
(163cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
65.0"
(165cm)
Reach
69.0"
(175cm)
Team Alpha Male Gym Team Curran MMA

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 40

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
  • Date: Sunday 04.05.2009
  • Referee: Robert Long
  • Venue: UIC Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Todd Harris
  • Curran Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Benavidez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  A Day in the Life of Jeff Curran by WEC

    The WEC looks behind the scenes at a day in the life of Jeff Curran as he trains for his upcoming bout with Joseph Benavidez at WEC 40.

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