Benson Henderson might have a second career as a professional boxer.
The former UFC champion came up just short via unanimous decision to Idris Virgo in the Misfits Stake pro tournament final at Misfits Boxing 18 on Saturday afternoon.
Henderson pressured Virgo early and often during his second five-round fight of the night, but didn’t do enough in the judges’ eyes to win the title and hand Virgo his first career loss.
Stake Pro Tournament winner @Idrisvirgo wins two fights in one night and is crowned champion @MF_DAZNXSeries | @KickStreaming | @PrimeHydrate | #XSeries18 pic.twitter.com/GNTNm6MKpj
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) September 14, 2024
In the earlier tournament semifinals, Henderson cruised against Chris Avila, overwhelming him with pressure from beginning to end en route to an unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47) victory.
@BensonHenderson defeats Chris Avila and advances to the Stake Pro Tournament final
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) September 14, 2024
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Meanwhile, Virgo dominated Fes Batista in his opening match, unleashing a plethora of body shots in the first round, Batista was knocked down four times in the first round before the ref finally ended the match at the 1:49 mark.
@Idrisvirgo gets 4 knockdowns in the first round to advance to the Stake Pro Tournament Final!
— MF & DAZN X Series (@MF_DAZNXSeries) September 14, 2024
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