Did Benson “Smooth” Henderson’s dethronement of Frankie Edgar as UFC lightweight champion in UFC 144 set a new precedent on how future UFC fights will be judged, giving more bearing to effective striking than frequency of takedowns? According to FightMetric statisticians, Henderson was the more active and lethal striker (and it showed on his opponent’s […]
UFC 144 Results: Did the Judges Set a New Precedent in Choosing Ben Henderson?
Did Benson “Smooth” Henderson’s dethronement of Frankie Edgar as UFC lightweight champion in UFC 144 set a new precedent on how future UFC fights will be judged, giving more bearing to effective striking than frequency of takedowns? A…