Do You Consider Benson 'Smooth' Henderson Boring or Not?

[Credo]

I bet you rub one out to Griffin vs Bonnar every night

HIGH BPACE BRINGING THE ACTION HURRR

Lol, epic fight but not a fan of neither of them, not a TUF guy.
Look what Benson did to Nate for example, he f*ckin ragdolled him...but he

 

[Sick Burn]

He is boring, but I still watch his fights.

The casual fan finds him boring, and could care less If he ever fights again.

 

[cevo]

I don't think he's a point fighter, but he lacks finishing ability and he has no sense of urgency in close decisions. And never finishing fights takes away that "anything can happen"-factor which is a big part of MMA.

He should work more on attacks to the head. His boxing is not that good and he mostly kicks to the body and legs.

 

[Agnawedbone]

Benson is a professional fighter.

No matter what you say about him that isn't going to change. The guy gets paid to fight, and is damn good at it. Your elitist ramble is nothing more than bullshit. The FACT is, Benson is most certainly a fighter. Liking or disliking his style does not change that.

Actually, he's a professional Mix Martial Artist, an entertainment sport inspired by combat. Sometimes it resembles a fight more closely than others. Of course, I'm just dicking around but you see where I'm going with this about you arguing semantics instead presenting anything resembling an actual argument for why I'm wrong, right?

Seriously, though, when I say Benson isn't a fighter I'm clearly being metaphorical, not literal. Athleticism is just as important as actual fighting skill or fighting attitude. You can take the most mentally dominant and skilled guy in the world but if he was six hundred pounds and can't even stand on his own legs he's going to lose a fight.

When I say Bendo isn't a fighter I mean that he lacks fighting spirit. His main weapon is no skill or move or plan of action but simply by being a fantastic athlete and out-physically endeavoring his opponents, stalling the actual fight as much as physically possible when he can.

It's still impressive and I said so in my first comment but it's not the same.

Some professional Mixed Martial Artists are fighters, some are athletes. Some are both and some are neither.

 

[Agnawedbone]

You saying Benson is not a fighter, is not anything close to figuring out the earth revolves around the sun.

Grow up little boy.

Then argue my conclusion with reason and evidence instead of my ability to come to it. My conclusion absolutely could be wrong but attacking me is never ever going to do anything to prove it; all it does is make you look foolish.

 

[SuperNerd]

Then argue my conclusion with reason and evidence instead of my ability to come to it. My conclusion absolutely could be wrong but attacking me is never ever going to do anything to prove it; all it does is make you look foolish.

No. I don't care what you think, nor do I think you deserve a discussion about this.

I want you to know what I think of you.

 

[VorTeX Raptor]

Not that boring, but for some reason I root for anyone thats fighting him. Dont ask me why

 

[Agnawedbone]

No. I don't care what you think, nor do I think you deserve a discussion about this.

I want you to know what I think of you.

Fantastic, so you admit you don't have an argument. I appreciate you owning up to your own ignorance and bowing out here.

 

[DarthChen731]

Hell nah. His fights are always exciting. Just because they're super close and he gets the decision wins and therefore the hate doesn't mean he's boring.

 

[SuperNerd]

Fantastic, so you admit you don't have an argument.

Is that what you think that post says?

Tell us more about your research and fact finding skills, or however you choose to interpret them. You're a joke.

 

[PUO3]

Actually, he's a professional Mix Martial Artist, an entertainment sport inspired by combat. Sometimes it resembles a fight more closely than others. Of course, I'm just dicking around but you see where I'm going with this about you arguing semantics instead presenting anything resembling an actual argument for why I'm wrong, right?

Seriously, though, when I say Benson isn't a fighter I'm clearly being metaphorical, not literal. Athleticism is just as important as actual fighting skill or fighting attitude. You can take the most mentally dominant and skilled guy in the world but if he was six hundred pounds and can't even stand on his own legs he's going to lose a fight.

When I say Bendo isn't a fighter I mean that he lacks fighting spirit. His main weapon is no skill or move or plan of action but simply by being a fantastic athlete and out-physically endeavoring his opponents, stalling the actual fight as much as physically possible when he can.

It's still impressive and I said so in my first comment but it's not the same.

Some professional Mixed Martial Artists are fighters, some are athletes. Some are both and some are neither.

What a load of bullshit.

Ive seen Benson stand in the pocket and trade blow for blow countless times. Ive seen Benson take huge strikes and keep coming forward. Seen him dive into very dangerous guards with reckless abandon.

Your definition of a fighter is just fucking retarded. Ill leave it at that.

 

[Perrichet]

Hell nah. His fights are always exciting. Just because they're super close and he gets the decision wins and therefore the hate doesn't mean he's boring.

You think that's all it is?

Someone can't find him boring for any other reason?

 

[Barry Lyndon]

I voted No even though I don't exactly find him too entertaining - I've see GSP bouts which were at Benson's level.

I also sort of agree with Nate Diaz's recent rant and disagree with DFW (just about always).

 

[Agnawedbone]

Is that what you think that post says?

Tell us more about your research and fact finding skills, or however you choose to interpret them. You're a joke.

Hey man, it's cool. We're all just fans here. You don't have to keep trying to save face.

 

[SuperNerd]

Hey man, it's cool. We're all just fans here. You don't have to keep trying to save face.

You're still lying. I am a heel on these boards.

 

[Agnawedbone]

Hahaha.

 

[Jblizzle]

8 decisions, 3 of them controversial splits.

benson is a great, hardworking athlete and a fantastic weight cutter, but he is not a fighter.

You sound like one of those people who thinks he knows everything without actually knowing shit.

 

[Agnawedbone]

You sound like one of those people who thinks he knows everything without actually knowing shit.

i'm pretty sure i'm just a guy with an opinion like everyone else.

all that ego shit only exists in your own head, so maybe you should just deal with your own weird hang ups.

 

[Cj Bernauer]

No, he was doing a lot to push Thomson in their fight, Thomson just was so focused on getting his back it was kinda shitty.

 

[Tylox]

I kinda fell asleep during his past 2 fights so...I'd say yes...but, he's a great fighter, just like GSP.