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Dan Henderson

"Hendo"
32-15-0★ 7bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Grappling 0-2Wrestling 3-6

Last fight: Loss vs Michael Bisping · Unanimous Decision · Oct 9, 2016

32-15-0 · 18 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Michael BispingUD · R5 5:00
UFCUFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2·October 9, 2016

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CAREER SUMMARY

Dan Henderson holds a professional MMA record of 32-15-0. Henderson has won 32 fights: 18 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Henderson lands 2.55 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes. Henderson also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Henderson also has 9 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: October 9, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 24, 1970
Age
56
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Downey, California, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Michael BispingTitle bout
    UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Middleweight· 32-15 vs 30-7
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  2. WIN
    vs Hector Lombard
    UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Middleweight· 32-14 vs 34-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:27
    POTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Middleweight· 31-14 vs 25-11
    TKO
    R1 · 2:07
  4. WIN
    vs Tim Boetsch
    UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· Jun 6, 2015· Middleweight· 31-13 vs 18-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:28
  5. LOSS
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Middleweight· 30-13 vs 36-5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:10
  6. LOSS
    vs Daniel Cormier
    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 30-12 vs 15-0
    SUB
    R3 · 3:53
  7. WIN
    vs Mauricio Rua
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 30-11 vs 22-9
    TKO
    R3 · 1:31
    FOTN + POTN
  8. LOSS
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 29-11 vs 24-10
    TKO
    R1 · 1:17
  9. LOSS
    vs Rashad Evans
    UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· Jun 15, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 29-10 vs 18-3-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 29-9 vs 19-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Mauricio Rua
    UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 29-8 vs 20-6
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Fedor Emelianenko
    Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Heavyweight· 28-8 vs 31-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:12
  13. WIN
    vs Rafael Cavalcante×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson· Mar 5, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 27-8 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R3 · 0:50
  14. WIN
    vs Renato Sobral
    Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu 2· Dec 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 26-8 vs 36-10
    TKO
    R1 · 1:53
  15. LOSS
    vs Jake ShieldsTitle bout
    Strikeforce: Nashville· Apr 16, 2010· Middleweight· 25-8 vs 25-4-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Middleweight· 25-7 vs 17-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:20
    KOTN
  17. WIN
    vs Rich Franklin
    UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· Jan 17, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 24-7 vs 26-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Rousimar Palhares
    UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Middleweight· 23-7 vs 8-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. LOSS
    vs Anderson SilvaTitle bout
    UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 23-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:52
    FOTN
  20. LOSS
    vs Quinton JacksonTitle bout
    UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· Sep 8, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 27-6
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Wanderlei Silva×2Title bout · Title win #2
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 33: Second Coming· Feb 24, 2007· Middleweight· 22-5 vs 31-7-1
    TKO
    R3 · 2:00
  22. WIN
    vs Vitor Belfort
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 32: The Real Deal· Oct 21, 2006· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 14-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. LOSS
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Middleweight· 20-5 vs 17-6-2
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 10· Apr 2, 2006· Welterweight· 20-4 vs 15-6-2
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Murilo Bustamante×1Title bout · Title win #1
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Welterweight· 19-4 vs 12-5-1
    SD
    R2 · 5:00
  26. WIN
    vs Akihiro Gono
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Welterweight· 18-4 vs 25-11-7
    TKO
    R1 · 7:58
  27. WIN
    vs Ryo Chonan
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· 17-4 vs 10-6
    TKO
    R1 · 0:22
  28. LOSS
    vs Rogerio Nogueira
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005· Apr 23, 2005· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 11-1
    SUB
    R1 · 8:05
  29. WIN
    vs Yuki Kondo
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2004· Dec 31, 2004· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 43-15-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  30. WIN
    vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 28: High Octane· Oct 31, 2004· Openweight· 15-3 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  31. WIN
    vs Murilo Bustamante
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003· Nov 9, 2003· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 9-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:53
  32. WIN
    vs Shungo Oyama
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 25: Body Blow· Mar 16, 2003· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 2-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:28
  33. LOSS
    vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3· Dec 23, 2002· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 19-1-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:49
  34. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Arona
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready· Apr 28, 2002· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 7-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  35. WIN
    vs Murilo Rua
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos· Nov 3, 2001· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 6-1-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  36. WIN
    vs Akira Shoji
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans· May 27, 2001· Openweight· 11-1 vs 8-5-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:18
  37. WIN
    vs Renzo Gracie
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 13: Collision Course· Mar 25, 2001· Openweight· 10-1 vs 9-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:40
  38. LOSS
    vs Wanderlei Silva
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 12: Cold Fury· Dec 9, 2000· Openweight· 9-1 vs 14-3
    UD
    R2 · 10:00
  39. WIN
    vs Renato Sobral
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 12-1
    MD
  40. WIN
    vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 6-1
    SD
  41. WIN
    vs Gilbert Yvel
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 21-4
    UD
  42. WIN
    vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
    Rings Japan· Oct 28, 1999· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 14-6
    MD
  43. WIN
    vs Bakouri Gogitidze
    Rings Japan· Oct 28, 1999· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 5-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:17
  44. WIN
    vs Carlos Newton×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 17: Redemption· May 15, 1998· 17 Middleweight· 4-0 vs 4-2
    SD
    R2 · 3:00
  45. WIN
    vs Allan Goes
    UFC 17: Redemption· May 15, 1998· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 3-1-1
    UD
    R2 · 3:00
  46. WIN
    vs Crezio de Souza
    Brazil Regional· Jun 15, 1997· 1-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
  47. WIN
    vs Eric Smith
    Brazil Regional· Jun 15, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseGreco-Roman WrestlingFreestyle Wrestling
  • 2011Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship · Strikeforce
  • 2010Outstanding American Award
  • 2007Pride Middleweight Championship (205 lb) · Pride Fighting Championships
  • 2005Pride Welterweight Championship (183 lb) · Pride Fighting Championships
  • 2000Champion · Pan American Championships · 82 kg Catchweight
  • 1999RINGS King of Kings 1999 Tournament Championship · RINGS
  • 1998UFC 17 Middleweight Tournament Championship · UFC
  • 1997Brazil Open Lightweight Tournament Championship · Brazil Open
  • 199612th Place · Olympics · 82 kg Catchweight
  • 1995Bronze · Pan American Games · 82 kg Catchweight
  • 199210th Place · Olympics · Middleweight (82 kg)
  • 1990Champion · FILA Junior Worlds · junior
  • 1988Champion · USA Junior Nationals · junior
  • 1988Champion · USA Junior Nationals · junior
  • 19885th Place · State HS · youth
  • 1987Runner-up · State HS · youth
  • 7th Place · World Championships UWW · 82 kg Catchweight
  • Silver · World Cup · 82 kg Catchweight
  • Champion · California Community College State
  • Black belt · BJJ
  • United States national team · Greco-Roman Wrestling · 1990-1997
  • Victor Valley High School · Wrestling Folkstyle · -1988
  • California State University, Fullerton · Wrestling · 1988-1990
  • Arizona State University · Wrestling

Camp

  • Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon / Temecula, California, United States Founder

Coaches

  • Dan Henderson · Head coach

Training partners

  • Randy Couture
  • Matt Lindland

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 5% in division
Iron Chin
98 · best in division
Punch power98
Kick power89
Punch speed93
Kick speed89
Accuracy91
Takedowns93
Ground striking98
Submissions84
Chin98
Body strength94
Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 32-15-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.55per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.36per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.09per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 9-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.55per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.36per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.09per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Dan Henderson sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Dan Henderson has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×2★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Michael Bisping · UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2Oct 9, 2016
  2. ★ POTNvs Hector Lombard · UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2Jun 4, 2016
  3. ★ FOTN + POTNvs Mauricio Rua · UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2Mar 23, 2014
  4. ★ FOTNvs Mauricio Rua · UFC 139: Shogun vs HendersonNov 19, 2011
  5. ★ KOTNvs Michael Bisping · UFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir IIJul 11, 2009
  6. ★ FOTNvs Anderson Silva · UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPIONMar 1, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dan Henderson earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Dan Henderson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Light Heavyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
140

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#15Feb 4, 2013 · #10Feb 18, 2013 · #10#10

Middleweight

#1#5#10#152016Jun 8, 2015 · #13Jul 13, 2015 · #12Aug 10, 2015 · #11Sep 28, 2015 · #12Nov 9, 2015 · #13Nov 16, 2015 · #14Dec 21, 2015 · #13Jan 19, 2016 · #12Feb 1, 2016 · #14May 16, 2016 · #15Jun 6, 2016 · #13Aug 9, 2016 · #12Sep 26, 2016 · #13Nov 21, 2016 · #14#14

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#1520142015Feb 4, 2013 · #1Feb 25, 2013 · #3Jun 18, 2013 · #6Aug 5, 2013 · #7Oct 28, 2013 · #6Nov 11, 2013 · #7Nov 18, 2013 · #6Dec 9, 2013 · #7Dec 30, 2013 · #6Jan 27, 2014 · #7Feb 3, 2014 · #6Feb 17, 2014 · #7Feb 24, 2014 · #8Mar 24, 2014 · #6May 26, 2014 · #7Aug 25, 2014 · #8Sep 1, 2014 · #7Sep 15, 2014 · #8Sep 22, 2014 · #7Sep 29, 2014 · #8Oct 27, 2014 · #7Nov 10, 2014 · #8Dec 22, 2014 · #9Jan 26, 2015 · #12Feb 2, 2015 · #15Apr 6, 2015 · #14Apr 13, 2015 · #15Apr 20, 2015 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1813▼11
Peak
1883Nov 20, 2011
Rated fights
47
15001650180019982002200620102014Jun 15, 1997 · 1576Jun 15, 1997 · 1540May 15, 1998 · 1620May 15, 1998 · 1647Oct 28, 1999 · 1658Oct 28, 1999 · 1688Feb 26, 2000 · 1704Feb 26, 2000 · 1733Feb 26, 2000 · 1712Dec 9, 2000 · 1711Mar 25, 2001 · 1741May 27, 2001 · 1766Nov 3, 2001 · 1774Apr 28, 2002 · 1760Dec 23, 2002 · 1741Mar 16, 2003 · 1751Nov 9, 2003 · 1778Oct 31, 2004 · 1800Dec 31, 2004 · 1804Apr 23, 2005 · 1788Sep 25, 2005 · 1798Sep 25, 2005 · 1808Dec 31, 2005 · 1813Apr 2, 2006 · 1820Aug 26, 2006 · 1808Oct 21, 2006 · 1816Feb 24, 2007 · 1838Sep 8, 2007 · 1824Mar 1, 2008 · 1805Sep 6, 2008 · 1813Jan 17, 2009 · 1820Jul 11, 2009 · 1838Apr 17, 2010 · 1824Dec 4, 2010 · 1838Mar 5, 2011 · 1853Jul 30, 2011 · 1872Nov 20, 2011 · 1883Feb 23, 2013 · 1847Jun 15, 2013 · 1842Nov 9, 2013 · 1824Mar 23, 2014 · 1841May 24, 2014 · 1830Jan 24, 2015 · 1816Jun 6, 2015 · 1829Nov 7, 2015 · 1810Jun 5, 2016 · 1824Oct 9, 2016 · 18131813

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dan Henderson fight next?

Dan Henderson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dan Henderson's record?

Dan Henderson's professional MMA record is 32-15-0.

Who is Dan Henderson fighting next?

Dan Henderson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dan Henderson fight last?

Dan Henderson most recently fought Michael Bisping at UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2 on Sunday, October 9, 2016, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Dan Henderson fight in?

Dan Henderson fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Dan Henderson have?

Dan Henderson has 18 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dan Henderson won?

Dan Henderson has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Dan Henderson?

Dan Henderson is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Dan Henderson weigh?

Dan Henderson weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Dan Henderson's reach?

Dan Henderson has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Dan Henderson?

Dan Henderson is 56 years old (born Aug 24, 1970).

Where is Dan Henderson from?

Dan Henderson is from the United States.

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