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Dan Henderson MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Dan Henderson MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Dan Henderson

DAN HENDERSON

“Hendo”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D 32-15-0
(T)KO 16-3
SUB 2-4
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Middleweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE 08/24/1970 (56)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Team Quest • Portland, Oregon
NICKNAME “Hendo”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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PRIDE Simultaneous Two-Division Champion PRIDE Welterweight (83kg) & Middleweight (93kg) Titles
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Strikeforce 205 lb World Champion Captured Belt Against Rafael Cavalcante
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UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Fight Wing Class of 2018 (vs. Shogun Rua 1)
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UFC 17 & RINGS Tournament Champion UFC 17 Middleweight & King of Kings 1999 Winner
Dan Henderson Record
WINS32
KO/TKO
16
SUB
2
DECISION
14
LOSSES15
KO/TKO
3
SUB
4
DECISION
8
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 47 professional bouts (32-15-0).

Win Rate

32 wins · 47 bouts

Loss Rate

15 losses · 47 bouts

Finish Rate

18 finishes · 47 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

16 KO/TKOs · 47 bouts

Submission Rate

2 submissions · 47 bouts

Decision Rate

14 decisions · 47 bouts

DAN HENDERSON FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Michael Bisping Title Fight United Kingdom England
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Oct / 08 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Oct / 08 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision FOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Challenged For UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Michael Bisping
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Michael Bisping Record at Bout (Opponent)29-7-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout32-14-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$650,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -230 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne Andreas Kovacs: 47-48 Jeff Mullen: 47-48 Andy Roberts: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his final professional bout at age 46, Henderson dropped champion Bisping with heavy “H-Bombs” in rounds one and two, but Bisping rallied with sustained striking volume over five rounds to retain the belt in a Fight of the Night classic.
WIN
Hector Lombard Cuba Cuba
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
Jun / 04 / 2016
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 2 (1:27) Jun / 04 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME1:27
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC 199 Main Card Feature • Henderson vs. Lombard
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Hector Lombard
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 185.5 lbs
Hector Lombard Record at Bout (Opponent)34-5-1 (2 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout31-14-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Hector Lombard: -360 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being rocked in an intense first round, Henderson caught a body kick in round two and uncorked a devastating reverse back elbow to the temple that knocked Lombard unconscious, earning Performance of the Night honors.
LOSS
Vitor Belfort Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2
Nov / 07 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:07) Nov / 07 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:07
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Trilogy Main Event • Belfort vs. Henderson 3
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)24-11-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout31-13-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Vitor Belfort: -380 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rubber match in São Paulo, Belfort timed a devastating left head kick that sent Henderson down, following with rapid ground strikes to secure the stoppage at 2:07 of round one.
WIN
Tim Boetsch United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
Jun / 06 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:28) Jun / 06 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME0:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 68 Main Event • Boetsch vs. Henderson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Tim Boetsch
Fight LocationUnited States New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Smoothie King Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185.5 lbs
Tim Boetsch Record at Bout (Opponent)18-8-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout30-13-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tim Boetsch: -175 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson landed his trademark thunderous right hand on Boetsch’s chin inside the opening exchange, following up with a brutal uppercut to stop the contest in only 28 seconds.
LOSS
Gegard Mousasi Netherlands Netherlands
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
Jan / 24 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:10) Jan / 24 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC on FOX 14 Co-Main Event • Gustafsson vs. Johnson Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Gegard Mousasi
Fight LocationSweden Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout (Opponent)35-5-2
Dan Henderson Record at Bout30-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -380 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +290 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dropping back down to 185 pounds in Stockholm, Henderson was caught by a counter right hook from Mousasi along the cage, with referee Leon Roberts waving off the contest at 1:10 of round one.
LOSS
Daniel Cormier United States United States
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
May / 24 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 3 (3:53) May / 24 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME3:53
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Olympic Wrestlers Clash • Cormier vs. Henderson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Daniel Cormier
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 205 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)14-0-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout30-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Daniel Cormier: -900 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of former US Olympic wrestling teammates, Cormier controlled the canvas with massive slams and smothering top position, securing a technical submission via rear-naked choke at 3:53 of round three.
WIN
Mauricio Rua Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson
Mar / 23 / 2014
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 3 (1:31) Mar / 23 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME1:31
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 Rematch of the Decade • Shogun vs. Henderson 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Mauricio Rua
Fight LocationBrazil Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (Ginásio Nélio Dias)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup202 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)22-8-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout29-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mauricio Rua: -235 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dropped twice in the opening two rounds, Henderson turned the fight on its head in round three, landing an explosive right hook that broke Rua’s nose and finishing with follow-up punches to claim both Fight and Performance of the Night honors ($100,000 total).
LOSS
Vitor Belfort Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson
Nov / 09 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:17) Nov / 09 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 32 Main Event • Belfort vs. Henderson 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationBrazil Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil (Goiânia Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 204 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)23-10-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout29-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Vitor Belfort: -270 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +225 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Belfort handed Henderson the first knockout defeat of his career, connecting with a wicked left head kick and following up with punches to force referee Dan Miragliotta’s stoppage at 1:17 of round one.
LOSS
Rashad Evans United States United States
UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson
Jun / 15 / 2013
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 15 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 161 Main Event • Evans vs. Henderson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Rashad Evans
Fight LocationCanada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (MTS Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 206 lbs
Rashad Evans Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout29-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -125 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 29-28 Chris Lee: 28-29 Barry Foley: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson dropped Evans with a clean jab-right hand combo inside the opening minute, but Evans survived and rallied with takedowns and clinch work in rounds two and three to edge out a split decision.
LOSS
Lyoto Machida Brazil Brazil
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
Feb / 23 / 2013
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 23 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 157 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Henderson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Lyoto Machida
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 202 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout29-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -230 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Mark Smith: 29-28 Glenn Trowbridge: 28-29 Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A technical tactical bout where Machida stayed on the outside with elusive footwork and pinpoint counter-striking, narrowly edging Henderson out on two of the three judges’ scorecards.
WIN
Mauricio Rua Brazil Brazil
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
Nov / 19 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Nov / 19 / 2011
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision FOTN
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🏛️ UFC Hall of Fame Fight • Shogun vs. Henderson 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Mauricio Rua
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mauricio Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout28-8-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$320,000 USD (+$70k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -130 (Favorite) vs Mauricio Rua: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Josh Rosenthal Scorecard: 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Widely heralded as one of the greatest fights in combat sports history, Henderson battered Rua with heavy right hands over the first three rounds before withstanding Rua’s miraculous comeback in rounds four and five to win a 48-47 unanimous decision, earning induction into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing.
WIN
Fedor Emelianenko Russia Russia
Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson
Jul / 30 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:12) Jul / 30 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:12
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Heavyweight Superfight • Fedor vs. Henderson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationUnited States Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup207 lbs vs 223 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)31-3-0 (1 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout27-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fedor Emelianenko: -260 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moving up to heavyweight, Henderson survived an intense flurry from Fedor, slipped out the back during a scramble, and landed a vicious blind right uppercut from underneath to stun Emelianenko and finish him with follow-up strikes at 4:12 of round one.
WIN
Rafael Cavalcante Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson
Mar / 05 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:50) Mar / 05 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME0:50
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship • Feijão vs. Henderson
Captured Strikeforce World Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Rafael Cavalcante
Fight LocationUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United States (Nationwide Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 204.5 lbs
Rafael Cavalcante Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout26-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -150 (Favorite) vs Rafael Cavalcante: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson landed his famed “H-Bomb” early in round three, collapsing the reigning champion “Feijão” to the canvas and finishing with ground strikes to capture the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Renato Sobral Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu 2
Dec / 04 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:53) Dec / 04 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME1:53
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Strikeforce Title Eliminator • Henderson vs. Babalu 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Renato Sobral
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)36-8-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout25-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -180 (Favorite) vs Renato Sobral: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ten years after their first meeting in RINGS, Henderson caught Sobral with a blistering right hand against the cage, following up with clean punches on the mat to finish the fight at 1:53 of round one.
LOSS
Jake Shields Title Fight United States United States
Strikeforce: Nashville
Apr / 17 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 17 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Strikeforce Middleweight Championship • Shields vs. Henderson
Challenged For Strikeforce Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Jake Shields
Fight LocationUnited States Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jake Shields Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout25-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -200 (Favorite) vs Jake Shields: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Scorecard: 46-49, 45-49, 45-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson dropped champion Shields with a vicious right hand in round one, but Shields recovered and controlled Henderson on the canvas across the final four rounds to retain the belt via unanimous decision.
WIN
Michael Bisping United Kingdom England
UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Jul / 11 / 2009
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (3:20) Jul / 11 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME3:20
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 TUF 9 Coaches Grudge Match • Henderson vs. Bisping 1
Main Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Michael Bisping
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Michael Bisping Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout24-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD (+$100k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -200 (Favorite) vs Michael Bisping: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In one of the most famous knockout finishes in MMA history, Henderson landed a devastating overhand right that knocked Bisping out cold, following with a flying forearm at 3:20 of round two to claim a $100,000 Knockout of the Night bonus.
WIN
Rich Franklin United States United States
UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson
Jan / 17 / 2009
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 17 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Main Event • Franklin vs. Henderson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationIreland Dublin, Ireland (The O2 Dublin)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)24-3-0 (1 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout23-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -130 (Favorite) vs Rich Franklin: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Scorecard: 29-28, 27-30, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a closely contested battle in Dublin, Henderson landed the heavier power punches and controlled the clinch against the former middleweight champion Franklin to take a split decision victory.
WIN
Rousimar Palhares Brazil Brazil
UFC 88: Breakthrough
Sep / 06 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 06 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 88 Middleweight Showcase • Henderson vs. Palhares
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Rousimar Palhares
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Rousimar Palhares Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout22-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -170 (Favorite) vs Rousimar Palhares: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti Scorecard: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson defended Palhares’ dangerous heel hook attacks with disciplined grappling, dropping the Brazilian in round three with a right hand to seal a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Anderson Silva Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
Mar / 01 / 2008
Submission FOTN
Rnd 2 (4:52) Mar / 01 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME4:52
METHOD Submission FOTN
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Belt UFC / PRIDE Middleweight Title Unification • Silva vs. Henderson
Challenged For Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Anderson Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United States (Nationwide Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Anderson Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout22-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -180 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson dominated round one with his wrestling and ground-and-pound, but Silva turned the tide in round two with vicious clinch strikes, locking in a rear-naked choke at 4:52 to unify the PRIDE and UFC middleweight belts in a Fight of the Night battle.
LOSS
Quinton Jackson Title Fight United States United States
UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion
Sep / 08 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Sep / 08 / 2007
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC / PRIDE Light Heavyweight Title Unification • Jackson vs. Henderson
Challenged For Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)27-6-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout22-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Quinton Jackson: -150 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 47-48, 47-48, 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the historic first-ever unification of UFC and PRIDE championships, Henderson engaged in a grueling 25-minute war with “Rampage,” narrowly falling short on the scorecards in a razor-thin 48-47 unanimous decision.
WIN
Wanderlei Silva Title Fight Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 33: Second Coming
Feb / 24 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:00) Feb / 24 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight (93kg) Championship • Silva vs. Henderson 2
Captured PRIDE 93kg World Title (Simultaneous Champ)
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)31-6-1 (1 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout21-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Wanderlei Silva: -150 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Already holding the PRIDE welterweight title, Henderson landed a thunderous spinning back fist followed by a devastating left hook that knocked Wanderlei Silva out cold, becoming the first simultaneous two-division champion in major MMA history.
WIN
Vitor Belfort Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Debut on US Soil • Henderson vs. Belfort 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout20-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -220 (Favorite) vs Vitor Belfort: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In PRIDE’s inaugural event in North America, Henderson used effective Greco-Roman clinch wrestling, takedowns, and heavy ground-and-pound to dominate former UFC champion Belfort over three rounds.
LOSS
Kazuo Misaki Japan Japan
PRIDE Bushido 12
Aug / 26 / 2006
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 2 (5:00) Aug / 26 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 PRIDE Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Henderson vs. Misaki 2
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Kazuo Misaki
Fight LocationJapan Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Kazuo Misaki Record at Bout (Opponent)16-7-2 (1 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout20-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -280 (Favorite) vs Kazuo Misaki: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch in the PRIDE Grand Prix, Misaki adjusted with sharp boxing counters and takedown defense, out-pointing Henderson across 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Kazuo Misaki Japan Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 10
Apr / 02 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Apr / 02 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Bushido 10 Feature • Henderson vs. Misaki 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Kazuo Misaki
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Colosseum)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Kazuo Misaki Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-2 (1 NC)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout19-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -260 (Favorite) vs Kazuo Misaki: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson established control in the opening 10-minute round with clinch work, powerful right hands, and takedowns, maintaining his lead through round two to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Murilo Bustamante Title Fight Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Shockwave 2005
Dec / 31 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 2 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt Inaugural PRIDE Welterweight (83kg) Championship • Henderson vs. Bustamante 2
Captured PRIDE Welterweight World Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Murilo Bustamante
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Murilo Bustamante Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout18-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -180 (Favorite) vs Murilo Bustamante: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of the PRIDE Welterweight Grand Prix, Henderson survived early submission attacks from former UFC champion Bustamante, landing heavy strikes in round two to win a split decision and capture the inaugural PRIDE Welterweight Championship.
WIN
Ryo Chonan Japan Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 9
Sep / 25 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:22) Sep / 25 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:22
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Henderson vs. Chonan
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Ryo Chonan
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Colosseum)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Ryo Chonan Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout17-4-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his second bout of the evening, Henderson marched forward and connected with a devastating right hook that floored Chonan in just 22 seconds, securing his spot in the tournament final.
WIN
Akihiro Gono Japan Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 9
Sep / 25 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (7:58) Sep / 25 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME7:58
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Henderson vs. Gono
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Akihiro Gono
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Colosseum)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Akihiro Gono Record at Bout (Opponent)21-9-7
Dan Henderson Record at Bout16-4-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson broke through Gono’s defensive guard with heavy right hands, securing a dominant position on the mat to force a stoppage with strikes at 7:58 of the 10-minute opening round.
LOSS
Rogerio Nogueira Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005
Apr / 23 / 2005
Submission
Rnd 1 (8:05) Apr / 23 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME8:05
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Henderson vs. Nogueira
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout15-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson took “Little Nog” down into his guard, but Nogueira capitalized with an armbar from the bottom, forcing Henderson to tap at 8:05 of the opening frame.
WIN
Yuki Kondo Japan Japan
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE New Year’s Eve Feature • Henderson vs. Kondo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Yuki Kondo
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Yuki Kondo Record at Bout (Opponent)43-14-6
Dan Henderson Record at Bout15-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a technical battle, Henderson controlled Pancrase icon Kondo with persistent clinch wrestling and takedowns across 20 minutes to take a split decision victory.
WIN
Kazuhiro Nakamura Japan Japan
PRIDE 28: High Octane
Oct / 31 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:15) Oct / 31 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 28 Feature Bout • Henderson vs. Nakamura
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kazuhiro Nakamura Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout14-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -380 (Favorite) vs Kazuhiro Nakamura: +290 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson stopped Nakamura via TKO after Nakamura suffered a shoulder injury during a furious early exchange just 75 seconds into the fight.
WIN
Murilo Bustamante Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:53) Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME0:53
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix Reserve Match • Henderson vs. Bustamante 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Murilo Bustamante
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Murilo Bustamante Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout13-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -170 (Favorite) vs Murilo Bustamante: +135 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson clipped the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master with a booming right hand and unloaded unanswered ground-and-pound to finish Bustamante in just 53 seconds inside the Tokyo Dome.
WIN
Shungo Oyama Japan Japan
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:28) Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME3:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 25 Feature Bout • Henderson vs. Oyama
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Shungo Oyama
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Shungo Oyama Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout12-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson battered Japanese judoka Oyama with a series of thunderous rights against the ropes, knocking him out cold at 3:28 of round one.
LOSS
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3
Dec / 23 / 2002
Submission
Rnd 3 (1:49) Dec / 23 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME1:49
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Heavyweight Superfight Rematch • Henderson vs. Minotauro 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight LocationJapan Fukuoka, Japan (Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 232 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout12-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -240 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +190 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson held his own against the heavyweight champion for over two rounds before “Minotauro” secured a triangle choke and transitioned to an armbar at 1:49 of round three.
LOSS
Ricardo Arona Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready
Apr / 28 / 2002
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 28 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Contender Bout • Henderson vs. Arona
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Ricardo Arona
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Arona Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout12-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ricardo Arona: -140 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +110 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A battle of world-class grappling where ADCC champion Arona used low kicks and top position to edge Henderson out in a tight split decision.
WIN
Murilo Rua Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos
Nov / 03 / 2001
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 03 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE 17 Feature Bout • Henderson vs. Ninja Rua
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Murilo Rua
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Murilo Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -200 (Favorite) vs Murilo Rua: +160 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a wild back-and-forth slugfest with Chute Boxe star “Ninja” Rua, Henderson’s powerful right hands and Greco-Roman takedowns earned him a split decision at the Tokyo Dome.
WIN
Akira Shoji Japan Japan
PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans
May / 27 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:18) May / 27 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME3:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 14 Feature Bout • Henderson vs. Shoji
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Akira Shoji
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Akira Shoji Record at Bout (Opponent)10-6-3
Dan Henderson Record at Bout10-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson battered Shoji with brutal knees and punches from the clinch, forcing referee Yuji Shimada to stop the bout at 3:18 of the third round.
WIN
Renzo Gracie Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 13: Collision Course
Mar / 25 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40) Mar / 25 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Legend vs. Legend • Henderson vs. Gracie
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Renzo Gracie
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Renzo Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout9-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -150 (Favorite) vs Renzo Gracie: +120 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson landed a thunderous counter right hook that caught Gracie flush on the jaw, knocking him out cold in dramatic fashion at 1:40 of the opening round.
LOSS
Wanderlei Silva Brazil Brazil
PRIDE 12: Cold Fury
Dec / 09 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (10:00) Dec / 09 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Silva vs. Henderson 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 (10+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout9-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PRIDE debut, Henderson fought an undefeated war against “The Axe Murderer,” with Silva’s aggression and damaging flurries earning him a unanimous decision.
WIN
Renato Sobral Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Majority Decision
Rnd 2 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODMajority Decision
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Belt RINGS King of Kings 1999 Tournament Championship • Henderson vs. Sobral 1
Captured RINGS King of Kings 1999 Crown
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Renato Sobral
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)13-0-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout8-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of the 32-man King of Kings tournament, Henderson won a gritty majority decision over unbeaten Brazilian Renato “Babalu” Sobral, winning his third fight of the night to claim the prestigious RINGS championship.
WIN
Bakouri Gogitidze Georgia Georgia
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Submission (Knee)
Rnd 1 (2:17) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME2:17
METHODSubmission
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🥊 King of Kings Semifinal • Henderson vs. Gogitidze
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Bakouri Gogitidze
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bakouri Gogitidze Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout7-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson landed vicious knees to the body on the mat, forcing the Georgian fighter to submit at 2:17 of round one to advance to the tournament final.
WIN
Hiromitsu Kanehara Japan Japan
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Majority Decision
Rnd 2 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODMajority Decision
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🥊 King of Kings Quarterfinal • Henderson vs. Kanehara
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Hiromitsu Kanehara Record at Bout (Opponent)11-9-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson out-pointed Japanese veteran Kanehara across two five-minute rounds to earn a majority decision victory.
WIN
Gilbert Yvel Netherlands Netherlands
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 2 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 King of Kings Round of 16 • Henderson vs. Yvel
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Gilbert Yvel
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 225 lbs
Gilbert Yvel Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson neutralized the vicious knockout power of Dutch heavyweight kickboxer Gilbert Yvel with Greco-Roman takedowns and top control to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Brazil Brazil
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Split Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODSplit Decision
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🥊 King of Kings Opening Round • Henderson vs. Minotauro 1
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration3 (5+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 230 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an epic overtime clash in RINGS, Henderson became the first fighter to defeat future PRIDE and UFC heavyweight champion “Minotauro” Nogueira, landing right hands and scoring takedowns to win a split decision.
WIN
Carlos Newton Title Fight Canada Canada
UFC 17: Redemption
May / 15 / 1998
Decision – Split
Rnd 2 (3:00) May / 15 / 1998
ROUND2
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt UFC 17 Middleweight Tournament Final • Henderson vs. Newton
Captured UFC 17 Tournament Championship
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Carlos Newton
Fight LocationUnited States Mobile, Alabama, United States (Mobile Civic Center)
Duration1 x 15 min (+3 OT)
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 190 lbs
Carlos Newton Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting with a broken jaw suffered in the semifinal, Henderson gritted through 18 minutes against future UFC champion Carlos Newton, using takedowns to capture the UFC 17 Tournament Championship via split decision.
WIN
Allan Goes Brazil Brazil
UFC 17: Redemption
May / 15 / 1998
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (3:00) May / 15 / 1998
ROUND2
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 17 Tournament Semifinal • Henderson vs. Goes
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Allan Goes
Fight LocationUnited States Mobile, Alabama, United States (Mobile Civic Center)
Duration1 x 15 min (+3 OT)
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 195 lbs
Allan Goes Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-1
Dan Henderson Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his Octagon debut, Olympic wrestler Henderson neutralized Carlson Gracie black belt Goes with top control and ground strikes, surviving a severe jaw injury to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Crezio de Souza Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Brazil Open: ’97
Jun / 15 / 1997
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:25) Jun / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME5:25
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Brazil Open ’97 Tournament Final • Henderson vs. De Souza
Captured Brazil Open ’97 Title
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Crezio de Souza
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup198 lbs vs 198 lbs
Crezio de Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Dan Henderson Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the night in Rio de Janeiro, Henderson overpowered BJJ veteran De Souza, finishing him with strikes at 5:25 to win the Brazil Open ’97 tournament.
WIN
Eric Smith United States United States
Brazil Open: ’97
Jun / 15 / 1997
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:30) Jun / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME0:30
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Henderson vs. Smith
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDan Henderson vs Eric Smith
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup198 lbs vs 198 lbs
Eric Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Dan Henderson Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional MMA debut as a US Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler, Henderson stormed Smith, forcing a submission due to strikes in just 30 seconds.
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