LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled

WIN

Benson Henderson

“Smooth”

24-7-0

RESULT

Benson Henderson def. Donald Cerrone (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00

Donald Cerrone

“Cowboy”

36-17-0 (2 NC)

Friday, October 9, 2009

Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, United States

Benson Henderson defeated Donald Cerrone by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson, held Friday, October 9, 2009 at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Donald Cerrone?

Referee

Kerry Hatley

Time format

5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)

Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Benson Henderson 44%56% Donald Cerrone

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

24-7-0

Record

36-17-0 (2 NC)

1742

Power Index rating

1781

Win Streak

Age

5'9"

175 cm

Height

6'1"

185 cm

70"

178 cm

Reach

73"

185 cm

Southpaw

Stance

Orthodox

Lightweight

Weight Class

Lightweight

United States

Nationality

United States

Style Matchup

KickboxingMuay ThaiBJJ

Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Donald Cerrone

2016Black belt · BJJ · Eliot Marshall
Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship · Ring of Fire
Dominion Warrior Muay Thai World Lightweight Championship · Dominion Warrior
2006Champion · S 1 Muay Thai Us · lightweight

Striking Profile

2.93

SLpM

4.41

45%

Str. Acc.

46%

1.79

SApM

4.48

63%

Str. Def.

53%

Grappling Profile

2.40

TD Avg.

1.16

45%

TD Acc.

33%

63%

TD Def.

73%

0.80

Sub. Avg.

1.20

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