Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson

Main Event | UFC Lightweight Championship | 70 kg
Completed MMA Bout Feb 25, 2012
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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"The Answer"

Fighter Comparison

15-2-0

Climbed to 16-2
Pro
Record
15-1-1

Fell to 15-2-1
+120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-145
(Slight Favorite)
Challenger

Lightweight
Title Champion

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Glendale
Arizona
Fights out of
Toms River
New Jersey
28
+3 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 30
+4 mos, 1 week, 2 days
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
MMA Lab Gym Ricardo Almeida Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,658

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Henderson
44%
Edgar
56%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 144

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
  • Date: Saturday 02.25.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 70 kg (155.0 lbs)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Edgar Disclosed Pay: $65,000
  • Henderson Disclosed Pay: $65,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Edgar
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