Completed MMA Bout

Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs

Anderson "The Spider" Silva
Dan "Hendo" Henderson

Silva
Submission
Round 2

Anderson Silva Dan Henderson

"The Spider" "Hendo"

22-4-0   Pro Record At Fight   22-6-0
Climbed to 23-4   Record After Fight   Fell to 22-7
-143 (Slight Favorite)   Betting Odds   +123 (Near Even)
Champion   Title   Challenger
Brazil   Nationality   United States
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil   Fighting out of   Temecula, California
32 years, 10 months, 2 weeks, 2 days   Age at Fight   37 years, 6 months, 6 days
185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
6'2" (188cm)   Height   5'11" (180cm)
77.5" (197cm)   Reach   74.0" (188cm)
  Gym   Team Quest
UFC 82
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
  • Date: Saturday 03.01.2008
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Silva Total Disclosed Pay: $260,000
  • Henderson Total Disclosed Pay: $160,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Silva
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