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UFC 1 on FOX: Winner of Ben Henderson vs. Clay Guida Fights Champ Frankie Edgar

Though a pivotal lightweight affair will not be taking place on the impending FOX broadcast this Saturday, the stakes became a little higher for the match nonetheless.Both Ben Henderson and Clay Guida have moved far ahead of the pack in the 155-pound d…

Though a pivotal lightweight affair will not be taking place on the impending FOX broadcast this Saturday, the stakes became a little higher for the match nonetheless.

Both Ben Henderson and Clay Guida have moved far ahead of the pack in the 155-pound division and the two currently are slated for a collision course come this weekend, where the duo will square off as the headlining act for the Facebook preliminary special.

The winner between the two dynamos would undoubtedly move one step closer towards UFC gold, though MMAJunkie.com has been able to confirm with sources close to the event that the victor will be given an immediate title shot.

Champion Frankie Edgar currently presides as the kingpin of the lightweight division, having recently wrapped up a trilogy with rival Gray Maynard, avenging his long career defeat in a “Knockout of the Night” performance at UFC 136, finishing the then-undefeated powerhouse with a fourth-round TKO.

Guida has long been a fixture in the lightweight picture, though he’s only recently been within striking distance of his shot at the belt, having gone 4-0 in his last four outings, earning victories over the likes of former Pride champion Takanori Gomi and former WEC titleholder Anthony Pettis along the way.

Henderson, a transplant from the now-defunct WEC promotion, was fresh off the heels of a loss to the aforementioned Pettis before he made his Octagon debut.

Since then, “Bendo” has looked unstoppable in dominant performances against submission ace Mark Bocek and former top contender Jim Miller—halting the rise of the New Jersey fighter who was enjoying a seven-fight win streak in the UFC.

Now, the winner between Guida and Henderson will be next in line for a shot at Edgar. That lightweight title tilt is expected to headline the organization’s impending return to “The Land of the Rising Sun.”

The UFC will make a formal return to the former mixed martial arts hub on February 26, 2012, at the famed Saitama Super Arena, in Saitma, Japan. 

Stay tuned to Bleacher Report for further details. 

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Clay Guida Excited To Test His Wrestling Against Ben Henderson

Clay Guida has a lot to be confident about heading into this weekend. Guida will meet Benson Henderson on UFC on FOX, as both competitors are scheduled to face off on the undercard featured on Facebook and FOX.com.Although the main event has gener…

Clay Guida has a lot to be confident about heading into this weekend. 

Guida will meet Benson Henderson on UFC on FOX, as both competitors are scheduled to face off on the undercard featured on Facebook and FOX.com.

Although the main event has generated a majority of the coverage, Guida’s lightweight bout against Henderson has also been gaining quite a bit coverage in its own right, and it remains as one of the most anticipated bouts of the event. 

Guida appears to be in good spirits as he prepares to be a part of history this Saturday night and he is looking forward to walking away with a victory, which he credits to having a successful training camp.

“With every camp you become more confident in your skill-set, in your coaching and in your teammates,” Guida told MMA Heat reporter Karyn Bryant. “Since starting mixed martial arts, I expect to win.”

Guida’s last performance resulted in a win over Anthony Pettis, where he utilized his wrestling skills to prevent his opponent from gaining any offense on the feet. Guida said he intends on using his wrestling against Henderson, which he points out is the strongest base of MMA, whether fans find it boring or not. 

“If you look at five out of seven weight classes, five of them are wrestlers, five of them have a wrestling background,” he said. “Wrestling wins championships.”

And with a victory over Henderson, Guida will have his sights set on winning the UFC lightweight championship

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Benson Henderson Doesn’t Feel Slighted by Lack of Exposure on FOX

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ROSEMEAD, Calif. — MMA Fighting caught up with Benson Henderson on Thursday to discuss his upcoming fight against Clay Guida, not fighting on FOX, whether he feels disrespected that he’s not on FOX, Guida’s run in the UFC and whether the winner of this will fight for the lightweight title.

 

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ROSEMEAD, Calif. — MMA Fighting caught up with Benson Henderson on Thursday to discuss his upcoming fight against Clay Guida, not fighting on FOX, whether he feels disrespected that he’s not on FOX, Guida’s run in the UFC and whether the winner of this will fight for the lightweight title.

 

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Video: Dana Says the Winner of Velasquez-Dos Santos Will Fight the Winner of Lesnar-Overeem Next and More Tidbits

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Strikeforce play-by-play commentator and MMA reporter Mauro Ranallo caught up with Dana White following yesterday’s UFC on FOX 1 press conference in Los Angeles and as usual, the always outspoken UFC president had a lot to say.

Check out the brass tacks of the interview after the jump.


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Strikeforce play-by-play commentator and MMA reporter Mauro Ranallo caught up with Dana White following yesterday’s UFC on FOX 1 press conference in Los Angeles and as usual, the always outspoken UFC president had a lot to say.

Check out the brass tacks of the interview below.

• White says he’s always been the promoter who wanted to bring big fights like Velasquez-dos Santos to free television

• He’s nervous about Saturday and says he just wants to get the show behind him

• He isn’t worried about Velasquez’s injury hindering his performance

• Believes Cain is the best heavyweight in the world

• Assures fans that they will still be entertained by the broadcast if the fight only lasts a few seconds because they have “plenty of stuff” planned for the event

• Says that although there won’t be a “UFC 101″ primer for new fans like Strikeforce does with those creepy skinless 3-D models, there will be plenty of storytelling and explaining during the show

• Says that the broadcast will look different then the pay-per-views and it will have a FOX feel

• Although it was FOX’s idea to only have one fight on the broadcast, Dana says he agreed with the decision

• This show isn’t even a part of the FOX deal, which goes into effect in January

• The winner of Satuday night’s main event will fight the winner of Lesnar-Overeem

• Brock will be one of the analysts on the broadcast Saturday night

• Instead of a Q&A tomorrow prior to the weigh-ins, the UFC will instead do a press conference announcing Overeem vs. Lesnar

• Silva will be facing Sonnen next since it’s the fight that makes the most sense and the one that everyone wants to see

• Says he isn’t sure if the winner of Guida-Henderson will be next in line for a shot at Edgar

• Explains that Griffin’s comments about rape being “the new missionary” were not meant as a joke, but instead as a comment on the state of the world that rape has become such commonplace in the news that it’s becoming the norm

• Says Forrest chose the wrong platform and the wrong words and that he’s “busted up” over the misunderstanding

• Fox has never asked the UFC to censor itself or tone down some of its behavior

• Says that they just need to make some smarter decisions

• Expects a decision on the future of Strikeforce in the next week, but doesn’t know what will happen

UFC 1 on FOX: Why the Winner of Ben Henderson/Clay Guida Is the No. 1 Contender

On Saturday, November 12th, the UFC will be featured on FOX for the very first time. Unlike traditional UFC cards, only the heavyweight title bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos will featured on FOX. Another match that is highly…

On Saturday, November 12th, the UFC will be featured on FOX for the very first time. 

Unlike traditional UFC cards, only the heavyweight title bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos will featured on FOX. 

Another match that is highly anticipated will be Ben Henderson vs. Clay Guida. 

Henderson and Guida are two of the UFC’s top lightweight contenders. Although it looks like the winner will be the next challenger for Frankie Edgar, nothing is promised when it comes to a title shot. 

Here are the reasons why the winner should be next in line. 

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UFC on FOX: Ben Henderson vs Clay Guida Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Definitely a fight deserving of some air time at this weekend’s UFC on FOX 1, the lightweight bout between former WEC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson and Clay Guida will unfortunately be relegated to exciting viewers on Facebook and FoxSports.com.Th…

Definitely a fight deserving of some air time at this weekend’s UFC on FOX 1, the lightweight bout between former WEC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson and Clay Guida will unfortunately be relegated to exciting viewers on Facebook and FoxSports.com.

This battle of top contenders will likely culminate in the winner earning a shot at current UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.

Both Henderson and Guida, known for their fast-paced fighting styles, will look to take the top spot and earn a chance at the champion as they fight at one of the biggest events in UFC history.

Here is the head-to-toe breakdown of this sure to be exciting match-up.

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