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UFC 144: Is Frankie Edgar Able to Withstand a Slow Start vs. Benson Henderson?

Frankie Edgar is a slow starter. It almost cost him the title when he fought Gray Maynard and it could end his title run when he faces Benson Henderson at UFC 144. If Frankie Edgar didn’t have one of the toughest chins in MMA today, there is a ch…

Frankie Edgar is a slow starter. It almost cost him the title when he fought Gray Maynard and it could end his title run when he faces Benson Henderson at UFC 144. If Frankie Edgar didn’t have one of the toughest chins in MMA today, there is a chance that fans would be talking about […]

UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Live Streaming Pre-Fight Press Conference Video

This Saturday, the UFC will travel to Japan for the first time under Zuffa ownership. Since the downfall of Pride, the popularity of MMA in Japan has declined significantly, a trend that UFC president Dana White hopes to end by bringing his product to …

This Saturday, the UFC will travel to Japan for the first time under Zuffa ownership. Since the downfall of Pride, the popularity of MMA in Japan has declined significantly, a trend that UFC president Dana White hopes to end by bringing his product to the country. “We’re going to slowly try to build that market […]

UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson and Other Fights with Championship-Type Appeal

The upcoming UFC 144 in Japan on Saturday is stacked with championship-caliber fights.   Four of the fights feature at least one fighter who has either directly competed in a championship fight or been mentioned as a top contender.   One figh…

The upcoming UFC 144 in Japan on Saturday is stacked with championship-caliber fights.   Four of the fights feature at least one fighter who has either directly competed in a championship fight or been mentioned as a top contender.   One fight is a to gain ground in a suddenly tough and still growing division […]

Benson Henderson Focuses on Frankie Edgar, but Has Anthony Pettis in Sight

Keep your focus on the task at hand. That’s exactly what UFC lightweight Benson Henderson (15-2) is doing as he rapidly approaches his championship showdown with Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) at UFC 144 in Japan. However, in the back of Henderson’…

Keep your focus on the task at hand. That’s exactly what UFC lightweight Benson Henderson (15-2) is doing as he rapidly approaches his championship showdown with Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) at UFC 144 in Japan. However, in the back of Henderson’s mind is a plan to revenge his only loss in the last five years to […]

UFC 144: Why Benson Henderson Has the Answer for Frankie Edgar

UFC 144 will indeed be a dynamic event and the first time the UFC has ventured into Japan since December of 2000. The Lightweight Title fight main event will showcase the challenger, Benson Henderson, squaring off with the current&#…

UFC 144 will indeed be a dynamic event and the first time the UFC has ventured into Japan since December of 2000. The Lightweight Title fight main event will showcase the challenger, Benson Henderson, squaring off with the current defending champion, Frankie Edgar, in what is sure to be a crowd pleasing affair. Benson “Smooth” Henderson has been on an […]

Frankie Edgar: Why Champion UFC Lightweight Deserves More Credit

Frankie Edgar has been in four UFC lightweight title bouts, and fans have doubted his ability to win each and every one of them. Whether it was because his stand up wasn’t good enough to hang with BJ Penn’s, or his wrestling was inferior to…

Frankie Edgar has been in four UFC lightweight title bouts, and fans have doubted his ability to win each and every one of them. Whether it was because his stand up wasn’t good enough to hang with BJ Penn’s, or his wrestling was inferior to Gray Maynard’s—there has always been some reason for fans to […]