News Benson Henderson retired

7-7 record in Bellator (and 1 "win" was a freak leg injury to Pitbull who was lighting him up and the other a robbery against Piccolotti) so should have had a losing record.

Did far better in WEC/UFC. Got the strap in both but wasnt quite good enough to win the Bellator title unfortunately.

Still a top 10 LW of alltime despite all of the controversial decisions. Tricky style, great chin, incredible grappling, unorthodox striking and some of the best cardio ever. Hespect.
 
Watch WEC 43, WEC 46, WEC 53, UFC on Fox 1 vs Guida, him verses Jim Miller, him against Nate Diaz and Melendez at UFC on Fox 5 and 7, and UFC Fight Night 60 against Thatch if you need a crash course on Benson Henderson. That guy was great once upon a time.

I'll just be honest, the WEC/SF/late 2000s/early 2010s is my favorite era of MMA. I was the only person I knew who watched WEC cards on Versus mid-week and got my brother and his best friend into MMA around then, who I still split PPVs with to this day. I recall him getting Varner in that standing guillotine. Him escaping all those crazy Cerrone subs (don't get me started on WEC, I could write a damn book about it).

I vividly remember us being gotten to when Pettis effortlessly subbed Benson in a round and he told Rogan that the sub fucking hurts and that's why he tapped. I just feel obligated to give those guys shout outs. WAR Benson. Bendo bless.
 
mkt said:
Maybe Jake Paul will call him out. Seems like his ideal candidate:
  • 39 years and 10 years past his prime when lost his UFC belt
  • Two weight classes lower
  • Never a great boxer and definitely doesn't have much KO power
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Shit, he might even take him out in open weight mma at this point
 
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Substance Abuse said:
Watch WEC 43, WEC 46, WEC 53, UFC on Fox 1 vs Guida, him verses Jim Miller, him against Nate Diaz and Melendez at UFC on Fox 5 and 7, and UFC Fight Night 60 against Thatch if you need a crash course on Benson Henderson. That guy was great once upon a time.

I'll just be honest, the WEC/SF/late 2000s/early 2010s is my favorite era of MMA. I was the only person I knew who watched WEC cards on Versus mid-week and got my brother and his best friend into MMA around then, who I still split PPVs with to this day. I recall him getting Varner in that standing guillotine. Him escaping all those crazy Cerrone subs (don't get me started on WEC, I could write a damn book about it).

I vividly remember us being gotten to when Pettis effortlessly subbed Benson in a round and he told Rogan that the sub fucking hurts and that's why he tapped. I just feel obligated to give those guys shout outs. WAR Benson. Bendo bless.
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Spot on man
 
ExitLUPin said:
Did far better in WEC/UFC. Got the strap in both but wasnt quite against Piccolotti) so should have had a losing record..
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Bendo never looked elite after Pettis beat him (for the second time) and took his UFC belt. In fact, Pettis finished him with a 1st round sub just like tonight. Bendo's mediocre record in Bellator is simply a result of age and wear....and a style that didn't age all that well because he didn't have "old man KO power" like Yoel, Hendo or Chandler.
 
Substance Abuse said:
I'll just be honest, the WEC/SF/late 2000s/early 2010s is my favorite era of MMA. I was the only person I knew who watched WEC cards on Versus mid-week and got my brother and his best friend into MMA around then, who I still split PPVs with to this day. I recall him getting Varner in that standing guillotine. Him escaping all those crazy Cerrone subs (don't get me started on WEC, I could write a damn book about it).
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Bendo was the cream of the crop when the crop was pretty damn good.

Much respect to a true warrior, even more respect for how classy and true to his own value he was while navigating the MMA world.

One of the best to ever do it.

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jeff7b9 said:
Bendo was the cream of the crop when the crop was pretty damn good.

Much respect to a true warrior, even more respect for how classy and true to his own value he was while navigating the MMA world.
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He is a legit good guy, even if the shout outs to God and entrance music rustled some Jimmies. I remember after he beat Varner for the belt he went back home and ran his parents liquor store the following Monday. Sucks to see classy vets go out like that. You (general) may not like Benson but you should respect him. He's got a very underrated resume, and is a legitimately positive representation of Mixed Martial Arts.
 
ExitLUPin said:
7-7 record in Bellator (and 1 "win" was a freak leg injury to Pitbull who was lighting him up and the other a robbery against Piccolotti) so should have had a losing record.

Did far better in WEC/UFC. Got the strap in both but wasnt quite good enough to win the Bellator title unfortunately.

Still a top 10 LW of alltime despite all of the controversial decisions. Tricky style, great chin, incredible grappling, unorthodox striking and some of the best cardio ever. Hespect.
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He went over to Bellator way passed his prime. LOL @ he wasn't quite good enough to the win Bellator belt.

Your post is shite.

Bendo is a legend. Hope he has a great post fight career. Always enjoyed watching him.
 
Substance Abuse said:
Watch WEC 43, WEC 46, WEC 53, UFC on Fox 1 vs Guida, him verses Jim Miller, him against Nate Diaz and Melendez at UFC on Fox 5 and 7, and UFC Fight Night 60 against Thatch if you need a crash course on Benson Henderson. That guy was great once upon a time.

I'll just be honest, the WEC/SF/late 2000s/early 2010s is my favorite era of MMA. I was the only person I knew who watched WEC cards on Versus mid-week and got my brother and his best friend into MMA around then, who I still split PPVs with to this day. I recall him getting Varner in that standing guillotine. Him escaping all those crazy Cerrone subs (don't get me started on WEC, I could write a damn book about it).

I vividly remember us being gotten to when Pettis effortlessly subbed Benson in a round and he told Rogan that the sub fucking hurts and that's why he tapped. I just feel obligated to give those guys shout outs. WAR Benson. Bendo bless.
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That's how I started watching mma, those versus cards. I was in like 6th or 7th grade and that shit blew my mind
Still remember watching Faber break both hands and fight Mike brown to a decision with just his elbows like it was yesterday
Sad to see that era all retiring
Time sucks
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