Henderson enfrentou o excampeao peso leve do strikeforce gilbert melendez no ufc on fox. Benson henderson gets a chance to avenge his loss against michael chandler this june. Dec 21, 2012 in the postfight press conference, henderson mentioned attempting to chase down the record for consecutive ufc title defenses. When looking at his comments and the current climate within the ultimate fighting championship, its clear that this was the. Benson hendersons mma odds history best fight odds. Latest on benson henderson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. City of henderson record book record of minutes of a special called meeting on may 16, 2017 russell r. In the postfight press conference, henderson mentioned attempting to chase down the record for consecutive ufc title defenses. Phoenixbased former ufc, wec champ ready for brawl vs. Nelson enters bellator with a record of 37 over his last 10 ufc fights, dating back to the summer of 20. Benson henderson on why he made the move to bellator.
This is the official website of mixedmartialarts llc. Jan 26, 2014 benson henderson won a controversial split decision over josh thomson in the main event at ufc on fox 10 in chicago on saturday night. But with skill, heart and determination, smooth has become one of mixed martial arts most exciting fighters and compelling figures. Sep 23, 2017 phil and david break down everything you need to know about henderson vs. Benson henderson wants roger huerta to bring a scrap at bellator 196. Benson henderson blasts ufc over fighter pay sports illustrated. Smooth said fans can expect a slug fest and he needs to get his. In one of the most anticipated fights of the year, benson smooth henderson will face off with anthony showtime pettis on august 31 at ufc 164, live at the bmo harris bradley center in milwaukee, wisconsin. The ufc put on a great show in manchester, england with ufc 204 as middleweight champion and manchester native michael bisping defended his title against the legendary dan henderson. Welcome to the official website of smooth benson henderson. Some of the most significant infight moments and records in ufc history have occurred and been.
Nov 01, 2015 benson henderson born november 16, 1983, is an american mixed martial artist who competes for the ultimate fighting championship, and is a former ufc lightweight champion and wec lightweight. Chandler is a top 5 fighter if he goes to the ufc, lima is also a top 5 fighter if he goes to the ufc, larkin is a legit fighter that could still be in the ufc and would be top 10, bader would be ranked around 3 maybe 4 in lhw in the ufc and phil davis would be right behind him. Ben henderson defeats clay guida by unanimous decision 2928, 3027, 3027 ben henderson is a former twotime naia collegiate wrestling champion who transitioned into mma. Benson henderson born november 16, 1983 is an american mixed martial artist who competes for bellator mma, currently competing in their lightweight division.
Benson henderson was born in colorado springs, colorado in november 1983. Sights, city manager, indicated that the director of field operations at henderson water utility will be retiring july 31st and the water and sewer board chose to. Three fighters stand atop the ufc record books for most fights in the promotion. He is a former ufc lightweight champion and wec lightweight champion.
Take a look back at dan hendersons legendary performance at the pride. That record is currently held by anderson silva, who has 10 straight. The current format of two, three, or five rounds of five minutes each was implemented in ufc 21. I think he should be allowed to fight more often he wants to. Anthony pettis claimed the lightweight belt at ufc 164 after he submitted benson henderson. Compare the latest ufc mma fight odds and betting lines from the top online sportsbooks. Benson henderson vs pitbull freire full fight video.
He holds notable victories over frankie edgar 2x, donald cerrone 2x, nate diaz, patricio freire, and jorge masvidal, among others. Denis kang has been thrilling fans around the world for the last 10 years. Former champion dan henderson, 45, couldnt turn back time at ufc 199, but he looked father time straight in the eye and punched him, hard. The ufc lightweight champion benson henderson defends the belt at ufc 164 in what promises to be an epic rematch against hometown hero anthony pettis. In october 2010, world extreme cagefighting merged with the ultimate fighting championship. Aug 27, 20 benson henderson spoke early and often of one day becoming anderson silvas equal, then surpassing his hallowed record for consecutive ufc title defenses. The former ultimate fighting championship ufc lightweight champions decadelong resume two world titles, a 235 record, and the espn. Benson henderson is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 27 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.
Cormier, helwani brought to tears over twitter imposter. Benson henderson prepares for bellator debut with weight of expectations mike. The 38yearold followed it up by avenging his loss to dan henderson in. As part of the merger, all wec fighters were transferred to the ufc. Ufc lightweight champion benson henderson didnt take the easy way to the top of the 155pound weight class.
Patricky freire for bellator 183, and everything you dont about why british people cant understand real biscuits. Apr 04, 2016 of all the names that have bolted to bellator from the ufc, benson henderson is the one that. United center, chicago united states follow live sponsored by. Ufc welterweight benson henderson is hungry for another win in his new weight class at fight night seoul against jorge masvidal. But when he steps into the octagon against ufc mainstay alan belcher, hell be the new kid in town for the first time in a long time. The 38 yearold followed it up by avenging his loss to dan henderson in his first title. Benson henderson wins at ufc 150 to keep title the seattle.
Benson henderson ufc fighting and knockout highlight youtube. Feb 25, 2016 benson henderson fights for his love of the game. The best records in ufc history bleacher report latest. Feb 05, 2016 benson henderson joined axs tvs inside mma, where he discussed his decision to sign with bellator mma as a free agent after fighting for the ufc for nearly five years, the response from other. Ufc commentator joe rogan briefly looks at the fight night sao paulo main event between legends vitor belfort and dan henderson, who look to settle the score in the rubber match of their historic trilogy. Minimum 5 ufc fights and 350 strike attempts by opponents. Feb 05, 2016 alistair overeem and other ranked ufc fighters most likely to follow benson henderson to bellator.
Three fighters stand atop the ufc record books for most. Despite being taken down numerous times, henderson managed to. The black belt in taekwondo, bjj and former ufc lw champion benson henderson entered this fight with a professional mma record of 2470 54% finishing rate and he is ranked as the no. From ultimate ultimate 1995 to ufc 20, matches were set to a time limit between 12 to 30 minutes, with judges scoring the match.
Mma decisions provides a summary of mma judging decisions, focusing on ufc results. Benson henderson, a 2001 graduate of decatur high school in federal way, retained the lightweight title at ufc 150 saturday night in denver, doing just enough to outpoint frankie edgar in a split. Benson henderson submits roger huerta bellator 196 results. Daniel jeffery henderson born august 24, 1970 is a retired american mixed martial artist and. Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. Alistair overeem and other ranked ufc fighters most. Ultimate fighting championship ufc lightweight championship. Benson henderson talks ufc 164 electronic arts inc. Aug 18, 2016 benson henderson blasts ufc over fighter pay. Benson henderson on mma judging and bellator 244 interview. Benson henderson prepares for bellator debut with weight of. Alistair overeem and other ranked ufc fighters most likely to follow benson henderson to bellator matt connolly former contributor opinions expressed by. Plus, the comain event features the much anticipated matchup between frank mir and josh barnett.
Benson henderson, roy nelson both will fight on bellator 183 card. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Daniel cormier and ariel helwani laugh at a confusing helwani tweet, except cormier finds out the tweet wasnt from the espn analyst. Henderson made his ufc debut at ufc 129 on april 30, 2011, where he faced mark bocek. Dan hendo henderson mma stats, pictures, news, videos. From the ultimate fighting championship in november 1993 to ufc 7, all matches ended in a draw or a finish. Pettis looks to get back on track at ufc 197 against edson barboza on april 23 live on payperview.
The glendale representative came storming through the ufc gates in 2011 and ignited an impressive run that left a path of a notable victims in his wake. At the time of his retirement after ufc 204, he was the oldest fighter on the ufc roster. That evolution is apparent in the history books, because some of the most significant. The bellator cage was in budapest, hungary on friday for bellator 196 headlined by former ufc lightweight champion benson henderson and veteran roger huerta.