UFC on Fox 10: Long-Term Implications of Henderson vs. Thomson

Even in a non-title bout, Benson Henderson had an opportunity to distinguish himself among the elite in the 155-pound division. But with a controversial split-decision win over Josh Thomson, Henderson only further established himself as one of UFC’s most divisive stars. There’s nothing Henderson himself can do about the mind-boggling 4-to-1 decision given by the […]

Even in a non-title bout, Benson Henderson had an opportunity to distinguish himself among the elite in the 155-pound division. But with a controversial split-decision win over Josh Thomson, Henderson only further established himself as one of UFC’s most divisive stars. There’s nothing Henderson himself can do about the mind-boggling 4-to-1 decision given by the […]

UFC Champ Anthony Pettis ‘Not Impressed’ with Bendo’s Win over Josh Thomson

Many fighters were less than thrilled to see former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson be awarded another close split decision against Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 10.  Not surprisingly, old “Bendo” rival and current UFC 155-pound top dog Anthony Pettis didn’t think much of Henderson winning another hotly-contested bout: I am not […]

Many fighters were less than thrilled to see former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson be awarded another close split decision against Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 10.  Not surprisingly, old “Bendo” rival and current UFC 155-pound top dog Anthony Pettis didn’t think much of Henderson winning another hotly-contested bout: I am not […]

UFC on Fox 10 Results: 3 Fights for Josh Thomson to Take Next

Josh Thomson came up just short at UFC on Fox 10. In a competitive five-round bout with former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, Thomson was on the wrong end of a split decision. Henderson’s luck with judges continued in the close bout. The loss for Thomson meant he would not be guaranteed the next title […]

Josh Thomson came up just short at UFC on Fox 10. In a competitive five-round bout with former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson, Thomson was on the wrong end of a split decision. Henderson’s luck with judges continued in the close bout. The loss for Thomson meant he would not be guaranteed the next title […]

UFC on Fox 10: What We Learned from Benson Henderson vs. Josh Thomson

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Chicago was initially met without much fanfare. On paper, the card couldn’t hold its own when held up next to the UFC’s previous two Fox Chicago installments. The 2012 version featured Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping and a guy named Chris Weidman. Last year, it was Rampage Jackson, […]

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Chicago was initially met without much fanfare. On paper, the card couldn’t hold its own when held up next to the UFC’s previous two Fox Chicago installments. The 2012 version featured Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping and a guy named Chris Weidman. Last year, it was Rampage Jackson, […]

Benson Henderson vs. Josh Thomson: Twitter Reacts to UFC on Fox 10?s Main Event

Former lightweight champ Benson Henderson had to scratch and claw, but at night’s end, The MMA Lab stalwart did just enough to nip Josh Thomson in the main event of UFC on Fox 10 on Saturday in Chicago. The top-ranked Henderson survived a tumultuous first round with the fourth-ranked Thomson on his back for the […]

Former lightweight champ Benson Henderson had to scratch and claw, but at night’s end, The MMA Lab stalwart did just enough to nip Josh Thomson in the main event of UFC on Fox 10 on Saturday in Chicago. The top-ranked Henderson survived a tumultuous first round with the fourth-ranked Thomson on his back for the […]

Bold Predictions for UFC on Fox 10: Can Josh Thomson Stay in the Title Picture?

The injury bug loves the taste of UFC lightweights. First, it took a bite out of T.J. Grant last August, waylaying him with a concussion prior to a scheduled title fight with Benson Henderson. In his stead, Anthony Pettis won the 155-pound championship, only to suffer a knee injury before his first defense against Josh […]

The injury bug loves the taste of UFC lightweights. First, it took a bite out of T.J. Grant last August, waylaying him with a concussion prior to a scheduled title fight with Benson Henderson. In his stead, Anthony Pettis won the 155-pound championship, only to suffer a knee injury before his first defense against Josh […]