For the first time since 2010, UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will defend his title against an opponent not named BJ Penn or Gray Maynard at this weekend’s UFC 144.
Challenging his crown will be former WEC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson, who took the top contender status after rolling over some of the best 155ers since coming over to the UFC.
Both fighters are explosive and well-rounded, making for a sure fire show in the promotion’s long awaited return to Japan. With these two exciting lightweights headlining the event, there is no doubt that the Japanese fan base will be treated to a possible Fight of the Night war.
Here’s the head-to-toe breakdown of this lightweight title fight.