Benson Henderson-Frankie Edgar officially announced for UFC 150
The rematch between UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson and former title-holder Frankie Edgar has an official date/location after UFC President Dana White confirmed the two would face off on August 11 at UFC 150. The show is being held in Denver, Colorado where the Octagon made its debut nearly twenty years ago. Henderson-Edgar are set to go at it a second time after originally facing off in February... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II destined for Denver in August
The rematch between UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson and former title-holder Frankie Edgar appears to finally have a date and location in mind with the host-city having an altitude worthy of the bout’s lofty expectations. According to multiple reports, Henderson will defend his belt against Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado. The fight marks the second time UFC gold will have been defended... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson still waiting for UFC’s call on rematch with Frankie Edgar
It’s been nearly two months since the UFC announced lightweight champion Benson Henderson would face former title-holder Frankie Edgar in an immediate rematch of their February fight and still no date has been set for the scrap. In fact, it appears Henderson is as in the dark about the bout as most folks, patiently awaiting word from his superiors while staying busy in the gym. “I’m ready to... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes and Chael Sonnen discuss upcoming Frankie Edgar-Benson Henderson rematch
While appearing on a recent episode of UFC Tonight, iconic former welterweight champion Matt Hughes and current #1 middleweight contender Chael Sonnen covered a number of subjects. Among those things talked about was the upcoming rematch between lightweights Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar for the divisional title. Hughes, who is quite familiar with rematches during his career, said, “Frankie... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson: “Whoever they put in front of me, I will beat up.”
Don’t let the long hair or love of comic books fool you. UFC lightweight Benson Henderson is as blue-collar a fighter as you’ll find on the organization’s roster. When it comes to his chosen profession, rather than craving attention, acting out, or making demands, “Bendo” is content bringing his lunch-pail to his proverbial office on a daily basis and simply going to work. Henderson offered... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson breaks down his best techniques on video
UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson has some of the most devastating kicks in all of MMA. Using his arsenal of strikes, “Smooth” scored the divisional title by outpointing Frankie Edgar in Japan last month. In a recent video on UFC Tonight Henderson showed off some of his techniques including an Inside Crescent Kick, An Axe Kick, a Back-Left Roundhouse kick, and his patented double-leg takedown. Referring... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar gets his wish, booked for bout with Benson Henderson this summer
For the third consecutive time the UFC lightweight championship is set to be featured in an immediate rematch after it was revealed on Tuesday former title-holder Frankie Edgar will indeed receive a second shot at Benson Henderson as the result of a close fight the first time around at UFC 144 (in addition to a few other factors). The match-up has been confirmed by the UFC, and, though no specific... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson: “I’m more than willing to give Frankie a rematch.”
For new UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson it has been nothing short of a crazy few weeks since winning the title at UFC 144. Instead of returning to the U.S. and basking in his glory, Henderson took a visit to Korea after defeating Frankie Edgar for the belt in Japan while hearing constant questioning about what his next move would be. “Smooth” seems ready to get back in the routine... [Read More...]
Video surfaces of Benson Henderson’s failed audition for TUF 9
UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson is only a few days removed from the biggest victory of his career, winning the title from Frankie Edgar over the weekend in a highly-entertaining headliner at UFC 144. However, a couple of years ago “Bendo” was little more than a young up-and-coming fighter out of Arizona who dreamt of stepping foot inside the Octagon. To help facilitate the process Henderson... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson out to become the best ever
Even before stepping inside the Octagon to face Frankie Edgar, streaking contender (now champion) Benson Henderson talked about his dream of wanting to go down as one of the greatest of all-time. Now, after claiming the lightweight title from Edgar in a thrilling five-round affair at UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, “Smooth” is on his way to making that claim come true. Henderson won the fight on... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson: “This fight is going to be good. It’ll be like two cats trapped inside of a bag.”
15-2 lightweight Benson Henderson has yet to step into the Octagon with champion Frankie Edgar yet he’s already seen their fight play out countless times in his mind. Not only is visualization a part of his training but he also has a great deal of respect for Edgar, understanding how much concentration is needed on the talented title-holder to find the answer to “The Answer.” Edgar is coming... [Read More...]
Ben Henderson contemplating future run at welterweight
Ben Henderson has his sights set on nothing but the UFC lightweight title right now, as “Smooth” will face off with 155-pound champion Frankie Edgar in February at UFC 144. However, Henderson knows that the lightweight division is not a permanent fixture for him, especially considering the rough weight-cuts that he puts his body through before each fight. For Henderson, welterweight looks like... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar to defend UFC lightweight title against Ben Henderson in Japan
After spending 2011 fighting Gray Maynard, UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will challenge a new foe to start 2012 by the name of Ben Henderson, fresh off an outstanding performance in a lightweight eliminator fight against Clay Guida at UFC on FOX 1. The bout is set to go down in February when the UFC returns to Japan for the first time since 2000. UFC president Dana White confirmed the bout during... [Read More...]
Ben Henderson out to prove a point on FOX
Ben Henderson knows what being in the spotlight can do for you as a fighter, as he was a champion in the WEC and was featured in several main events on the Versus Network. Now, with a fight against Clay Guida scheduled for this Saturday’s UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos card, Henderson has come to grips with not being part of the television show. The fight, which could decide the next contender... [Read More...]
Clay Guida and Ben Henderson agree to battle at UFC on FOX 1
As if UFC on FOX wasn’t important enough, November 12 has added another big time fight to the card as lightweights Ben Henderson and Clay Guida have verbally agreed to meet on the inaugural FOX event. The lightweight showdown will likely determine the next contender for the UFC 155 lb pound strap currently held by Frankie Edgar. Even though the fight is scheduled to be the co-main event of the... [Read More...]
UFC Live 5 Conference Call Highlights: Hardy, Lytle, Miller, and Henderson
The UFC is set to return to the Versus Network in two weeks as part of an action-packed August with UFC Live 5 and a headlining tilt between fearless welterweights Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle. Also set to scrap on the card, former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson will take on top contender Jim Miller who will be looking to finally secure a title-shot by adding yet another impressive win to his record.... [Read More...]
Jim Miller vs. Ben Henderson expected for UFC on Versus 5
The lightweight division might be a bit of a mess thanks to the postponement of Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III but that hasn’t stopped Joe Silva from doing his job. A huge lightweight clash is on the horizon as top contenders Jim Miller and Ben Henderson are set to clash in August at UFC on Versus 5. News of the bout was first reported by The Asbury Press and has since been confirmed by the... [Read More...]
Ben Henderson vs. Mark Bocek targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto
Former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson looks to have both a date and opponent set for his UFC debut, as it is being reported “Smooth” will face widely respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Mark Bocek on April 30 at UFC 129 in Toronto. Bocek is also a Toronto native meaning Henderson will have the crowd to contend with in addition to the BJJ blackbelt’s polished ground game. News... [Read More...]
Ben Henderson slated for title-defense at WEC 53
The word “showtime” will have a completely new meaning for WEC 155-pound champ Ben Henderson on December 16th, 2010. Rather than simply relating to a performance in front of the lights and cameras of an event, Henderson will instead be putting his belt up for grabs against “Showtime”, otherwise known as 23-year old Anthony Pettis, at WEC 53 in Glendale, Arizona. Pettis, who is 12-1 overall,... [Read More...]
Ben Henderson Injured, WEC 43 Postponed
With just days before it was set to premier, World Extreme Cagefighting announced today they will be postponing their “WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson” event, originally scheduled to for September 2nd. An injury to main event fighter Benson Henderson, who was set to fight Donald Cerrone for the interim lightweight title, is being reported for the reason for the postponement. The event has... [Read More...]
