Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Njokuani

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 25, 2009
W
Henderson defeats Njokuani
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke 0:42 Round 2 of 3, 5:42 Total
vs.
Submission 0:42 R2
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Fighter Comparison

7-1-0

Climbed to 8-1
Pro
Record
9-1-0

Fell to 9-2
+216
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-256
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

Nigeria
Glendale
Arizona
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
25
+2 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 28
+10 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
77.5"
(197cm)
MMA Lab Gym Saekson Janjira Muay Thai

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 38

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone
  • Date: Sunday 01.25.2009
  • Referee: Josh Rosenthal
  • Venue: San Diego Sports Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Diego, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 6 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Craig Hummer, Frank Mir
  • Broadcast: Dark Bout, Shown on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
  • Henderson Disclosed Pay: $5,000
  • Njokuani Disclosed Pay: $2,000
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