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Benson Henderson’s Pursuit of Greatness Continues at UFC on Fox 7

As a competitor, Benson Henderson has never shied away from setting his personal levels of expectation at the highest tier. The MMA Lab-trained fighter has continuously demanded the most out of himself and this unique sense of drive and determination has fueled his run to become the top 155-pound fighter in the sport. For some […]

As a competitor, Benson Henderson has never shied away from setting his personal levels of expectation at the highest tier. The MMA Lab-trained fighter has continuously demanded the most out of himself and this unique sense of drive and determination has fueled his run to become the top 155-pound fighter in the sport. For some […]

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Benson Henderson Talks Requesting Fight Against Georges St-Pierre

Benson Henderson has explained why he called out welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre last week, and why he’s OK with not getting that fight.  In an interview with MMA Junkie Radio (h/t MMA Junkie), the lightweight champion said his call-out of one of the biggest names in the sport was only in keeping with recent trends in the UFC.  Last month, following Jose Aldo’s victory over […]

Benson Henderson has explained why he called out welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre last week, and why he’s OK with not getting that fight.  In an interview with MMA Junkie Radio (h/t MMA Junkie), the lightweight champion said his call-out of one of the biggest names in the sport was only in keeping with recent trends in the UFC.  Last month, following Jose Aldo’s victory over […]

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UFC: Has Benson Henderson Finally Silenced His Doubters?

It must be a strange experience to be as good as Benson Henderson and to continually be viewed with suspicion by a cynical section of the MMA fanbase. Just how proficient must one be at one’s chosen profession in order to gain majority approval? It is a phenomenon that is almost unique to the sporting […]

It must be a strange experience to be as good as Benson Henderson and to continually be viewed with suspicion by a cynical section of the MMA fanbase. Just how proficient must one be at one’s chosen profession in order to gain majority approval? It is a phenomenon that is almost unique to the sporting […]

Benson Henderson: Can He Become a Mainstream Star?

If I were to describe to somebody a current professional athlete who had a catchy nickname, an outstanding record, and was the winner of a championship, that person would probably say I was describing a mainstream star in whatever sport the said athlete was in. When I tell that person I am describing UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, the response will […]

If I were to describe to somebody a current professional athlete who had a catchy nickname, an outstanding record, and was the winner of a championship, that person would probably say I was describing a mainstream star in whatever sport the said athlete was in. When I tell that person I am describing UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, the response will […]

UFC on Fox 5: Full Fight Videos from Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz

The UFC has out on a lot of fight cards during 2012, leaving some fans felling overwhelmed and others fully sated. For those that need a little help getting pumped up for this weekend’s UFC on Fox 5 fight card, the UFC has given fans a little som…

The UFC has out on a lot of fight cards during 2012, leaving some fans felling overwhelmed and others fully sated. For those that need a little help getting pumped up for this weekend’s UFC on Fox 5 fight card, the UFC has given fans a little something extra to get them excited for what […]

Benson Henderson on UFC 151: ‘Jon Jones Got a Raw Deal’

Benson Henderson believes that for well over a month Jon Jones has been forced to carry the onus for something that wasn’t entirely his fault. Jones has never been considered a fan favorite in the UFC, but he wasn’t necessarily hated either…

Benson Henderson believes that for well over a month Jon Jones has been forced to carry the onus for something that wasn’t entirely his fault. Jones has never been considered a fan favorite in the UFC, but he wasn’t necessarily hated either. All of that changed on August 23. Jones was slated to face Dan […]