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Benson Henderson Calls Post UFC 169 Title Shot Speculation “Horse Manure”
By FCF Staff
Much of the post-UFC 169 talk has been focused on the possibility of an all-star bout between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo, after the latter defended the featherweight title by decisioning Ricardo Lamas Saturday.
While Benson… Read More
Nate Diaz Blasts Benson Henderson, Josh Thomson And Anthony Pettis Following UFC on FOX 10
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has never been shy about sharing his opinion, and the outspoken lightweight clearly wasn’t impressed with Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 scrap between Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson.
Diaz took to Twitter recently and posted… Read More
Josh Thomson Believes He “Won With One Hand”, But Says Retirement Possible After Loss to Benson Henderson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Josh Thomson believes he defeated one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighters last night at UFC on FOX 10, and did so with a broken hand, the 35 year-old vet says it may be time to… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Benson Henderson Gets by Josh Thomson
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson returned to the win column tonight at UFC on FOX 10, as the former lightweight champ worked his way to a split decision win over rugged vet Josh Thomson.
Despite injuring his hand early in… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Fought Benson Henderson With Shoulder Injury
By FCF Staff
Although it was public knowledge that Anthony Pettis injured his knee earlier this year, and was unable to fight Jose Aldo at UFC 162 as a result, the lightweight champ has revealed he had a shoulder injury… Read More
Benson Henderson Reveals Elbow Not Seriously Injured
By FCF Staff
Despite the fact it appeared as though Benson Henderson may have incurred extensive damage to his elbow during his UFC 164 armbar loss to Anthony Pettis, the former champ has announced he’ll be back to training soon.… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Ends Benson Henderson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis prevented Benson Henderson from setting a new record for title defenses at 155 tonight in Milwaukee, as the feared striker tapped out the highly regarded fighter to lay claim to the UFC’s lightweight title.
Henderson… Read More
John Crouch Talks Awarding UFC Champ Benson Henderson BJJ Black Belt, Believes Instructors Hand Out Award “Too Quick”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson will head into his rematch with Anthony Pettis having won seven straight bouts since the two met in December, 2010, which includes winning the UFC lightweight championship and defending it three… Read More
UFC 164: TJ Grant Out, Anthony Pettis Fighting Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis campaigned to replace TJ Grant at UFC 164, and now the former WEC champ will rematch Benson Henderson after all, but not because the promotion decided to bump Grant. The rising lightweight contender has been… Read More
Mitch Clarke: Teammate Benson Henderson Not “Overlooking” TJ Grant
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans were critical of the UFC’s decision to tap TJ Grant for a title shot fight with Benson Henderson, and others are already looking forward to a rematch between the lightweight… Read More
UFC Champ Benson Henderson Eager To Fight Anthony Pettis, But Focused On T.J. Grant
By Tony Kamps
Being one of the most talented fighters on the planet is not enough for UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. He is dedicated and driven to become the most complete athlete in professional sports.… Read More
UFC 164 to Feature Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable stoppage win over Gray Maynard at UFC 160, TJ Grant has been assigned a bout with lightweight champ Benson Henderson on August 31st. The UFC 164 card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley… Read More
Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez and Frank Mir Lead UFC on FOX 7 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
Report: Winner of T.J. Grant and Gray Maynard to Fight Benson Henderson Next
By FCF Staff
Although many in the MMA world may still be debating who won last night’s epic tilt between Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, it appears as though no immediate rematch will take place. The reason being that UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
Gilbert Melendez On Fighting Benson Henderson At UFC On FOX 7: “I Was Licking My Chops Hoping To Get The Opportunity And Finally I Did”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce title holders that have recently moved to the UFC, only Gilbert Melendez was tapped for a “champion versus champion” bout, when he takes on the promotion’s lightweight king Benson Henderson at UFC… Read More
UFC Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson Ready For Gilbert Melendez: “He May Not Have The Biggest Name…But I Know How Tough Gil Is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson began his tenure as UFC Lightweight Champion by defeating one of the promotion’s biggest names in Frankie Edgar, not once, but twice. Up next, he worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over… Read More
Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir Added to UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Strikeforce stars Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier have been awarded high profile bouts for their Octagon debuts, as the UFC has confirmed both men will compete at the upcoming April 20th,… Read More