Dan “Hendo” Henderson's Professional MMA debut
Henderson made his professional debut against Eric Smith on June 15, 1997, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Eric Smith who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Dan Henderson beat Eric Smith by KO/TKO at 0:30 of Round 1.
Dan “Hendo” Henderson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Henderson made his debut in the UFC against Allan Goes on May 15, 1998, fighting on the main card of UFC 17: Redemption having compiled a 2-0-0 professional MMA record.
Dan Henderson beat Allan Goes by Decision at 15:00 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Henderson has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-9-0.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Carlos Newton
Henderson won the Tournament Championship defeating Carlos Newton on May 15, 1998 at UFC 17: Redemption.
This was Henderson's 1st UFC championship fight.
Dan Henderson beat Carlos Newton by Decision at 15:00 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Henderson took his next fight at RINGS on October 28, 1999, fighting against Bakouri Gogitidze on the main card of Rings Japan: King Of Kings 1999 (Round 1).
Dan Henderson beat Bakouri Gogitidze by KO/TKO at 2:17 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 23 fights outside of the promotion, Henderson returned to the UFC on September 8, 2007, fighting against Quinton Jackson on the main card of UFC 75: Champion vs Champion.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 22-5-0
Dan Henderson lost to Quinton Jackson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Quinton Jackson
Henderson lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Quinton Jackson on September 8, 2007 at UFC 75: Champion vs Champion.
Dan Henderson lost to Quinton Jackson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Anderson Silva
Henderson lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Anderson Silva on March 1, 2008 at UFC 82: Pride of a Champion.
Dan Henderson lost to Anderson Silva by Submission at 4:52 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Henderson returned to the UFC on November 19, 2011, fighting against Maurício Rua on the main event of UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 28-8-0
Dan Henderson beat Maurício Rua by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Michael Bisping
Henderson lost his 2nd middleweight title challenge, losing to Michael Bisping on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2.
Dan Henderson lost to Michael Bisping by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
When was Dan Henderson's last win?
Henderson's last win came against Hector Lombard at UFC 199 on Saturday June 4, 2016. Dan Henderson beat Hector Lombard by KO/TKO at 1:27 of Round 2. Dan Henderson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.