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Benson Henderson is an American mixed martial artist which has an estimated net worth of $400 thousand.
Benson Henderson started his career when he joined the Decatur High School's wrestling team.
In college, he was twice named NAIA All-American during his stint as a member of Dana College's wrestling team. As he emerged into a professional wrestler in 2006, Henderson competed in World Extreme Cagefighting and Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In 2010, he won the WEC 48, as he defeated in a rematch against Donald Cerrone. He was hailed as Fighter of the Year by ESPN and Inside MMA in 2012.
Benson Henderson was born on November 16, 1983 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is married to Maria Magana. He graduated from Dana College, with a double major in criminal justice and sociology.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from UFC 150 |
$60,000 |
2012 |
Salary |
Salary from UFC 144 |
$125,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from UFC on Fox against Clay Guida |
$60,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from the fight against Jim Miller on UFC |
$34,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from UFC 129 |
$34,000 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from WEC 48 |
$26,000 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from WEC 46 |
$22,000 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from WEC 38 |
$5,000 |