Donald Cerrone vs. Benson Henderson I

Main Event | WEC Interim Lightweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Oct 10, 2009
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

9-1-0

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

Fell to 10-2
+278
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-355
(Moderate Favorite)
Vacant

Lightweight
Title Vacant

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Glendale
Arizona
Fights out of
Albuquerque
New Mexico
25
+10 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 26
+6 mos, 1 week, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs)
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
MMA Lab Gym BMF Ranch

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 43

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson
  • Date: Saturday 10.10.2009
  • Referee: Kerry Hatley
  • Venue: AT&T Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Todd Harris
  • Cerrone Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Henderson Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Title on Line: WEC Interim Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  The WEC Interviews Ben Henderson and Donald Cerrone Before They Fight

    The WEC spoke to both fighters in the Henderson vs. Cerrone I Main Event of WEC 43.

  • Video Blog  |  A Day in the Life of Ben Henderson by WEC

    The WEC shows us a day in the life of Ben Henderson as he trains to fight Donald Cerrone at WEC 43's Main Event.

  • Promo Video  |  The WEC Previews the Cerrone vs. Henderson I Title Fight at WEC 43

    This WEC preview video looks at Cerrone vs. Henderson I at WEC 43.