Dan HendersonAmerican Olympic wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter Dan HendersonHenderson in 2025BornDaniel Jeffery Henderson (1970-08-24) August 24, 1970 (age 56)Downey, California, U.S.Other namesHendoHeight6 ft 1 in (185 cm)Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)DivisionWelterweightMiddleweightLight heavyweightReach74 in (188 cm)StyleGreco-Roman wrestlingStanceOrthodoxFighting out ofTemecula, California, U.S.TeamTeam Quest (1999 – present) Dan Henderson Fitness CenterRank1st degree black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsuWrestlingOlympian Greco-Roman wrestlingNCAA Division I WrestlingYears active1997–2016 (MMA)Mixed martial arts recordTotal47Wins32By knockout17By submission1By decision14Losses15By knockout3By submission4By decision8 Other informationUniversityCal State Fullerton Arizona State UniversityChildren3Notable schoolVictor Valley High SchoolWebsitedanhenderson.comMixed martial arts record from SherdogLast updated on: September 21, 2011 (2011-09-21) Daniel HendersonPersonal informationNational teamUnited States of AmericaHeight5 ft 11 in (180 cm)Weight181 lb (82 kg)SportSportWrestlingEventGreco-RomanCollege teamArizona State Sun DevilsClubDave Schultz Wrestling ClubCoached byBob Anderson Medal record Men's Greco-Roman wrestling Representing United States World Cup 1994 Kecskemet 82 kg 1996 Colorado Springs 82 kg Pan American Games 1995 Mar del Plata 82 kg Pan American Championships 2000 Cali 85 kg 1994 Mexico City 82 kg 1998 Winnipeg 85 kg Daniel Jeffery Henderson (born August 24, 1970) is an American former mixed martial artist and Olympic wrestler, who last competed as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Lightweight (MMA)The lightweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes: The UFC's lightweight division, which groups competitors within 146 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg)The Shooto lightweight division, which limits competitors to 145 lb (65.8 kg)The ONE Championship's lightweight division, with an upper limit at 77.1 kg (170.0 lb)The Road FC's lightweight division, with an upper limit at 154 lb (70 kg)Ambiguity and clarificationFor the sake of uniformity, most American mixed martial arts media outlets consider Lightweight competitors to be between 146 and 155 lb (66 and 70 kg).Bantamweight (MMA)The bantamweight division in mixed martial arts refers to a number of different MMA weight classes, which groups competitors within 126–135 lb (57.2-61.3 kg) The UFC bantamweight division, which groups competitors within the 126-135 lb (57–61 kg) The Shooto bantamweight division, which suits competitors below 125 lb (56.7 kg) The ONE Championship's bantamweight division, with upper limit at 65.8 kg (145.1 lb) The Road FC's bantamweight division, with upper limit at 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) The bantamweight division sits between the lighter flyweight (116–125 lb) division and the heavier featherweight division (136–145 lb).Middleweight (MMA)The middleweight division in mixed martial arts refers to different weight classes: The UFC's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb (77.5 to 84 kg) The Shooto's middleweight class, which refers to competitors between 155 and 170 lb (70.3 and 77.1 kg) The ONE Championship's middleweight division follows the Pride FC model, with an upper limit of 93 kg (205 lb) The Road FC's middleweight division, with an upper limit of 185 lb (84 kg)Heavyweight (MMA)The heavyweight division in mixed martial arts (MMA) generally includes fighters between 206–265 lb (93.4–120.2 kg). Although many ambiguities exist within the lowerweight classes regarding division naming and weight limits, the heavyweight division is, for the most part, uniform.
Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of The WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's).Welterweight (MMA)The welterweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes: The UFC's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg) The ONE Championship's welterweight division, with upper limit at 83.9 kg (185.0 lb)
Mixed martial artsFull-contact combat sportMixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The precursors of modern MMA existed in various parts of the world since the ancient period to the 20th century in different forms. Prior to 1970s, various inter-stylistic contests and/or no-holds-barred bouts took place throughout different countries in East Asia.UFC 31UFC 31: Locked and Loaded was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey on May 4, 2001. The event was seen live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on home video.UFC 12UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video. This event was also Vitor Belfort's debut in the UFC.UFC 208UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on February 11, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
List of World Extreme Cagefighting championsThis is a list of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions at each weight class. In December 2006 World Extreme Cagefighting was bought by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the UFC, to concentrate on the four smaller weight classes under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Over the next two years, the WEC would phase out weight classes above 155 lbs, with most of the fighters going to the UFC.Weight classWeight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports including rowing, weight lifting, and especially combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Alternatives to formal weight classes include catch weight and openweight. The existence of weight divisions gives rise to the practice of weight cutting.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.