Benson Henderson surprised many by upsetting Donald Cerrone to win interim title
Henderson did just that by defeating Cerrone via unanimous decision on Saturday night. Shocking fans who had their hearts set on seeing a championship rematch between hated rivals Cerrone and Varner.
Despite being a 4-to-1 underdog, Henderson was able to control the match and get out of numerous tight submission attempts by Cerrone.
This bout is already being talked about as a possible Fight of the Year candidate. Even ZUFFA CEO Lorenzo Fertitta was impressed by the two fighters battle as he gave WEC General Manager Reed Harris permission to double the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonuses to $20,000 each.
The main event was not the only exciting fight on the card as it was full of good fights and surprising upsets.
Here are the results for WEC 43:
Main Card
Benson Henderson def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
Dave Jansen def. Rich Crunkilton via unanimous decision
Rafel Assuncao def. Yves Jabouin via split decision
Damacio Page def. Will Campuzano via submission (rear-naked choke) – (R1 1:02)
Under Card
Anthony Njokuani def. Muhsin Corbbrey via TKO – Round 2 @ 1:42
Scott Jorgensen def. Noah Thomas via TKO – Round 1 @ 3:13
Mackens Semerzier def. Wagnney Fabiano via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1 @ 2:14
Eddie Wineland def. Manny Tapia via unanimous decision
Charlie Valencia def. Coty Wheeler via unanimous decision
Deividas Taurosevicius def. Javier Vazquez via split decision
I CAN’T BELIEVE HENDERSON WON!!! CERRONE IS WAY BETTER THAN HIM!!!!!!!