WEC 43 went down this weekend and aired via Versus in the U.S.  Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone lost his fight via unanimous decision and we saw winner Benson Henderson claim the interim lightweight title.

The victory earns “Smooth” a shot at current champ Jamie Varner. Additionally, the under card provided some nice action.

WEC 43 fight results:

Ben Henderson defeats Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
Dave Jansen defeats Richard Crunkilton Jr. via unanimous decision
Raphael Assuncao defeats Yves Jabouin via split decision
Damacio Page defeats Will Campuzano via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1

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Anthony Njokuani defeats. Mushin Corbbrey via TKO (punches) - Round 2
Scott Jorgensen defeats Noah Thomas via TKO (punches) - Round 1
Mackens Semerzier defeats Wagnney Fabiano via submission (triangle choke) - Round 1
Eddie Wineland defeats Manny Tapia via unanimous decision
Charlie Valencia defeats Coty Wheeler via unanimous decision
Deividas Taurosevicius defeats Javier Vazquez via split decision