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...]
Jamie Varner will be stripped of belt (Updated)
It appears as though current WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner may be forced to the sidelines indefinitely. According to a recent report on Vindy.com, WEC founder and general manager Reed Harris said that Varner may never fight again due to the broken foot and hand sustained in his previous bout with Donald Cerrone. That match-up was cut short when Cerrone struck a downed Varner in the face with... [Read More...]
Interim WEC lightweight title fight between Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson in the works
With World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight champion Jamie Varner having revealed on his official Twitter account yesterday that he’s sustained another setback in his recovery from a broken hand, Yahoo! Sports has reported that WEC officials are considering introducing an interim lightweight title. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from sources that the WEC has engaged in preliminary talks to... [Read More...]
