Benson Henderson did what Conor McGregor couldn't do

[ghostwipe]

Fought at 170 against a much bigger guy, and dominated.

 

[Hardkore]

Respect.

 

[VAfan]

yeah I've been wondering why there's been no reference to this fight in the discussion lately.

people trying to give conor credit for 'taking a shot', like it was something unique - when bendo did it and succeeded not too long ago.

 

[Aerose91]

Went up in wieght on short notice, too, right?

 

[gimp0]

and Thatch is a legit 170. Huge.

 

[Dick]

Benson went up in weight on 14 days notice, and won impressively with significant size disadvantage.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

Fought at 170 against a much bigger guy, and dominated.

Difference being Benson fought an actual 170 pound fighter (a guy who cuts to 170 at least) not an out of shape 155er.

 

[FlyingKimurabar]

Conor didn't even fight a much bigger guy, in shape Nate is the same size as him.

 

[The lord of bones]

Thatch was beating him up before Ben locked in the triangle.

 

[sangreporsangre]

The only guy in that pic that Conor would beat is Joe Silva

 

[CoolKnees]

Much respect to Benson, but he didn't fight top guys in WW. I mean, Nate went up too and got his two wins before losing to top guys.

What Conor did is like jumping up to WW and fighting a Maia or Condit.

 

[soulsstealer]

except ben doesnt fight at 145

 

[Fatal Catro]

Still one my favorite fighters in or out of the UFC.

 

[Emjay]

Can't win them all.

Now, if McGregor would have won, I wonder if Sherdoggery would have been all "Nate was on a boat in Cabo" "11 days notice" and not giving McGregor credit.

 

[UWPguy]

Thatch was beating him up before Ben locked in the triangle.

Benson won by RNC. You are right though, Thatch was winning the fight before Benson scored a couple takedowns

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

Thatch lasted what, 4 rounds? He had a better gas tank despite the huge weight cut.

 

[Fled Nanders]

Gunni caught Thatch standing up Conor would take his head clean off.

Also Benson would die if he cut to 145 he's bigger than Conor.

This site is filled with idiots

 

[Fatal Catro]

What Conor did is like jumping up to WW and fighting a Maia or Condit.

 

[CoffeeAndBeer]

Michael Johnson did what Conor couldnt do against Nate...


Survive.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Thatch is HUGE!
But let's be real, he got good striking, not much else.
Diaz > Thatch
But Benson > Conor

 

[Kleinschuster]

Again, why do you need to bash someone to praise someone else.

In my book both a great fighters for what they have achieved.

To be fair: Benson fought a non top 10 WW in Thatch and Connor fought the No. 5 ranked guy at LW. Moreover you need a special gameplan to beat Nate. You either stick and move or wrestlefuck him. But Connor's plan was only standup.