Tag: Benson

A Head-to-Toe Breakdown of Nate Diaz vs Benson Henderson

After becoming the first man to stop Jim Miller at UFC on FOX Nate Diaz earned himself a title shot against the winner of this summer’s rematch between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson. The submission of Miller extended his current win streak t…

After becoming the first man to stop Jim Miller at UFC on FOX Nate Diaz earned himself a title shot against the winner of this summer’s rematch between Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson. The submission of Miller extended his current win streak to three fights and placed him atop the other contenders in the UFC’s […]

Benson Henderson Sees the Same Outcome ’10 Times out of 10? with Frankie Edgar

The lightweight division has seen a transformation in determining prospects from the contenders, but it has remained stagnant.  However, current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson intends on stringing a few title defenses together, hoping t…

The lightweight division has seen a transformation in determining prospects from the contenders, but it has remained stagnant.  However, current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson intends on stringing a few title defenses together, hoping to fulfill a dominant title reign. After challenging for the lightweight crown at UFC 144, Henderson will now be defending it […]

BJ Penn Says Frankie Edgar Doesn’t Deserve a Rematch with Benson Henderson

BJ Penn has been away from the Octagon since last October, and it has allowed him to focus on other things aside from his career. “The Prodigy” recently made an appearance on MMA Uncensored Live, via MMAMania.com, and discussed a wide …

BJ Penn has been away from the Octagon since last October, and it has allowed him to focus on other things aside from his career. “The Prodigy” recently made an appearance on MMA Uncensored Live, via MMAMania.com, and discussed a wide range of topics in the sport, including his retirement. At one point, Penn discussed his […]

Should Benson Henderson Get an Immediate Rematch If He Loses to Frankie Edgar?

The lightweight division is quickly becoming the UFC’s own best of three series. After capturing UFC gold in February, Benson Henderson is preparing to defend his lightweight title in a rematch with former champ Frankie Edgar. This bout will mark…

The lightweight division is quickly becoming the UFC’s own best of three series. After capturing UFC gold in February, Benson Henderson is preparing to defend his lightweight title in a rematch with former champ Frankie Edgar. This bout will mark the third consecutive time the lightweight title has been defended in an immediate rematch. While […]

Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar Rematch Confirmed for UFC 150

The rematch is official. During an appearance on UFC Tonight, UFC president Dana White announced UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will make his first title defense against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150. The two competitors last met at UFC 144 in Fe…

The rematch is official. During an appearance on UFC Tonight, UFC president Dana White announced UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will make his first title defense against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150. The two competitors last met at UFC 144 in February where Edgar would drop the title to Henderson via a unanimous decision. Edgar […]

Benson Henderson Says His Job is To Beat People Up, Not to Call Them Out

Benson Henderson isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. In fact, he welcomes it. The 155-pound champion has had a proverbial target on his back since relinquishing the title from Frankie Edgar at UFC 144. Seemingly unfazed by the amount competit…

Benson Henderson isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. In fact, he welcomes it. The 155-pound champion has had a proverbial target on his back since relinquishing the title from Frankie Edgar at UFC 144. Seemingly unfazed by the amount competition, Henderson is content on facing the best fighters possible, while hopeful to remain […]