Topic: Benson Henderson

Ben Henderson Appreciation

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zarog
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02.29.2012 | 2:39 PM ET

Just wanted to show some appreciation for Benson SMOOTH Henderson.







Also, does anyone know how to see the Henderson/Njokuani fight? 

"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

"Smooth" Benson Henderson

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Fighter Details

  • Name: Benson Henderson
  • Pro MMA Record: 30-12-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: Smooth
  • Current Streak: 1 Loss
  • Age: 1983-11-16 | Date of Birth: 1983.11.16
  • Last Fight: March 10, 2023 in BFC
  • Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 154.6 lbs
  • Affiliation: MMA Lab
  • Height: 5'9" (175cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,471,000 USD
  • Born: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
  • Fighting out of: Glendale, Arizona
  • College: Dana College
  • Foundation Style: N/A
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lbj6
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02.29.2012 | 3:51 PM ET

wooop! i'm glad we're back to having a champ at lw who tries to finish fights instead of winning with points

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02.29.2012 | 4:42 PM ET

Which is exactly what he did...oh wait.

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zarog
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02.29.2012 | 4:47 PM ET

@yaspaa There's a reason it says APPRECIATION in the title. Thanks for being polite, even if you disagree with others statements. :)

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02.29.2012 | 5:13 PM ET

I've all the appreciation for Bendo, it was just a joke. :) Fact is though 5 decisions in a row, more than GSP. I can appreciate and still be realistic. :)

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02.29.2012 | 7:18 PM ET


@ibj6 I thought this was an appreciation thread for Benson not a disrespect Frankie Edgar thread? Frankie is a GREAT fighter and was a great champion. Every fighter tries to finish and not let it go to the judges. It just so happens it's kinda difficult when you're champ to finish every fight due to facing the best guys in the world every fight.

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02.29.2012 | 7:37 PM ET

Guys, can we chill with insulting each other or other fighters. I just wanted to give props to the new lw champ. Much respect to Edgar, he was a great champion. Anyway, Ben's awesome.

In case anyone hasn't seen this interview:




"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

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02.29.2012 | 7:39 PM ET

although he does have several decisions in a row, you can still see him trying to finish. @p4pgoat, frankie is a great fighter, but i think he really tries to win by using the point system rather than always going into a fight looking for a finish. i give him a lot of credit for finishing maynard last time, but it was a rare occasion. i also wasn't trying to turn it into a disrespect edgar thread. i was appreciating a quality of benson that i feel is different from edgar. 

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02.29.2012 | 8:35 PM ET

The videos are awesome. Can't wait to see Ben back in the cage, no matter who it is against (would SO love to see Henderson/Pettis II though, just saying). The fact that Ben said he could fight immediately after is mind-boggling. His cardio is amazing.

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02.29.2012 | 9:54 PM ET

Imagine is Bendo would have landed this kick..
Would have finished Edgar without a doubt. 



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02.29.2012 | 10:20 PM ET


@p4pgoat i agree with you he was a great champion, and @mikelovestacos the would have put him out for sure it probably would have been nominated for KOTY also great find.

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02.29.2012 | 10:23 PM ET

Seriously people? Down thumbs for an appreciation thread? If you don't like the fighter, don't read the posts. It's like Dana says, "If you don't like it, don't watch it." Same applies, only replace watch with read.

"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

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02.29.2012 | 10:24 PM ET

WEC never die

"I fight em all. Men, women, children, ******** people, it doesn't matter. If you hit me, we're gonna fight. -Charles Bennett"

wolfmanhowl
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02.29.2012 | 10:26 PM ET

i remember when i said WEC fighters could compete a year ago and i got some snickers. look who is laughing now. henderson, pettis and cerrone. i have seen every one of them fight live when they were in the WEC. 
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02.29.2012 | 10:28 PM ET


@zarog i 100% agree, people just have to get over the fact that either there fav fighter lost, or that a fighter that they hate just won the belt, i hate GSP and anderson silva so much but if there were appreciation threads about them i wouldnt click on it and thumbs down it just because it was somebody talking good about someone i hate, its pretty ridiculous poeple.

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02.29.2012 | 10:29 PM ET

I'm a huge Benson fan but I really didn't like his answer to "Did he hurt you at any point in the fight" Just say no if that's the answer.....

"If you're matched up against me, you better be prepared to give your life...because I am prepared to take it. - Conor McGregor"

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02.29.2012 | 10:29 PM ET

The majority of the current UFC champions are from the WEC
4 (Cruz, Aldo, Henderson, Condit) vs 3 (Silva, Jones, Dos Santos)

If Benavidez or Johnson win the flyweight title that would be 5 vs 3!
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02.29.2012 | 10:31 PM ET

@wake Chael was also in the WEC before the UFC. So could potentially be 6-2.

"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America

wolfmanhowl
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02.29.2012 | 10:38 PM ET

there was someone who doubted stikeforce fighters could compete too. what till griggs and shawn jordan put some azzes down. i got griggs subbing browne and jordan knocking out thompson. not sure if Reem can beat JDS though. not to mention that lavar johnson put away beltran fast and will probably do the same to barry.
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02.29.2012 | 10:39 PM ET

The WEC was sick and had crazy good fights! I regularly watch some old WEC fights,mainly because I prefer the lighter weight classes

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02.29.2012 | 10:47 PM ET

Does anybody else hate it when HL videos are made with music that is the exact opposite of the personality of a fighter? Take this video for example:




"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America


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