Benson Henderson News

bjpenndotcom - April 20, 2016

While UFC President Dana White may have stated that there is no rift between Conor McGregor and the UFC, there is no doubt that there appears to be tension between the UFC brass and McGregor. Ahead of the biggest event in UFC history, McGregor refused to fulfill his media obligations for UFC 200, leading the UFC to pull him from the July 9th event. McGregor also announced his retirement from the UFC, which could force the promotion to strip him of the featherweight championship.

Russell Ess - April 12, 2016

It was big news when former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson recently announced that he left the UFC to sign with Bellator MMA. Bellator has established themselves as the biggest competitor to the UFC, with acquisitions such as Henderson, Matt Mitrione, Phil Davis and Josh Thomson being some of the big names that have jumped ship from the UFC to Bellator.

bjpenndotcom - February 23, 2016

As everyone knows by now, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has pulled out of his UFC 196 lightweight title fight against Conor McGregor on March 5th. With less than 2 weeks until fight night the UFC is scrambling to fight a replacement opponent for McGregor. Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, fresh off his submission win over Alex Oliveira on Saturday, has offered to take the fight. In addition, former UFC lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has also offered to step in on short notice and face McGregor.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

The news of Benson Henderson stepping away from a new contract with the UFC to sign with Bellator MMA is still big news in the world of mixed martial arts. The former UFC and WEC lightweight champion is looking to add a third MMA title to his list of accomplishments as he takes on Andrey Koreshkov for the Bellator MMA welterweight championship on April 22nd at Bellator 153 in Connecticut. “I think Andrey has a lot of good kicks. He’s been working on his grappling,” Henderson said in an interview with MMA Mania. “I intend on leaving the cage with my hand raised and a new belt to add to my collection.”

Russell Ess - February 11, 2016

It has been big news in the world of MMA when former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson announced his recent decision to sign with Bellator MMA over the UFC. Henderson spoke with News Day about his decision and the factors that played a role in signing with the growing MMA promotion.

bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2016

Benson “Smooth” Henderson was there to give the young prospect Sage Northcutt some valuable advise fresh after Sage Northcutt was handed his first defeat. Sometimes influential people have a knack of being at the right place at the right time, for Northcutt he couldn’t of gotten better advise from the former lightweight champ.

bjpenndotcom - February 6, 2016

Benson “Smooth” Henderson knows what’s best for his future in MMA. Knowing what he brings to the table and showing that he’s not to be taken advantage of when it comes to ‘fighter pay’ is the former UFC champ Henderson in this video.

Russell Ess - February 5, 2016

Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has had a lot more than just fans buzzing about his choice to leave the UFC and sign to fight with Bellator MMA. Now being a former UFC fighter, current UFC veterans have been trying to get as much information from “Smooth” on how his negotiations went down from both the UFC and Bellator. Henderson was featured by Fansided who extensively interviewed the Bellator welterweight title contender about how his choice has had a lot of fighters in the UFC curious about if the grass in greener over at Bellator.

Russell Ess - February 3, 2016

Recent news of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson making his way over to the Bellator MMA promotion has been buzzing in the MMA community. Bellator MMA President Scott Coker spoke recently on the MMA Hour about their recent acquisition and what will be next for the growing MMA promotion (transcribed by MMA Fighting):

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

“I also want to be a trailblazer for the betterment of fighters,” said former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson in an ESPN interview. “Smooth,” who announced his decision to sign with the Bellator MMA fight promotion on Monday spoke with ESPN on what prompted him to opt for Bellator. “Bellator is open to a fighters union — fighters binding together to see what’s in our best interest. That’s something you can’t even breathe about elsewhere. I think it’s a good thing for myself and other fighters to have that.”

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator MMA rather than re-signing with the UFC given that his contract was up. Henderson released a statement via his website announcing his signing, which included a ‘thank you’ to UFC President Dana White and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Monday afternoon Bellator MMA announced arguably their biggest signing in promotional history. Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson shocked MMA fans as it was revealed that he will be leaving the UFC and had signed with Bellator MMA. Henderson was riding a 2-fight win streak in the UFC that saw him submit Brandon Thatch and most recently pick up a split decision win over Jorge Masvidal in South Korea. The 2-fight win streak was in wake of Henderson going on a 2-fight losing streak that saw him get KO’d by Rafael dos Anjos, and lose a controversial decision to Donald Cerrone.

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

Former UFC lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson announced his move to Bellator MMA on Monday. The rumors and talks had been buzzing since Henderson’s contract with the UFC was up after defeating Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 79 in Seoul, South Korea. Henderson released the news on his personal website blog stating the following: