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Ben Henderson

Nickname Smooth Birthdate 11/16/1983
Height / Weight 5'9" - 155 Place of Birth Colorado Springs, Colorado

UFC on Fox results: Ben Henderson defeats Clay Guida by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ben Henderson is a former two-time NAIA collegiate wrestling champion who transitioned into MMA where he became a WEC lightweight champion by dethroning Jamie Varner. Henderson has build on his wrestling base with an improving striking game and very solid submissions.

Last Fight

WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis

Dec 16, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Ben Henderson vs Anthony Pettis

Next Fight

UFC 164: Henderson vs. Grant

Aug 31, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Ben Henderson vs T.J. Grant

UFC 164 Fight Card: Brunson vs. Romero, Hamman vs. Cedenblad added

A pair of middlweight fights have been added to the upcoming UFC 164 event on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee.

'Worst luck' Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson 'all against rematch'

Anthony Pettis details the injury that forced him out of his UFC 163 title fight against Jose Aldo and ponders his next move. "Showtime" also claims Lightweight champion Ben Henderson doesn’t seem too interested in fighting him again.

Injured Anthony Pettis on title situation: 'I'm stuck on the back of the bus again'

Snake-bit contender Anthony Pettis is frustrated after once again having a title shot slip out of his hands.

Ben Henderson will be ready for Anthony Pettis rematch if 'Showtime' talks his way into UFC 164 title fight

Don't think for a second that UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is rattled by the possibility of facing Anthony Pettis at UFC 164, if "Showtime" is able to bump T.J. Grant and talk his way into a Milwaukee title fight on Aug. 31, 2013.

Benson Henderson responds to Anthony Pettis: 'I'll just fight and let others worry about talking their way into fights'

Regardless of Benson Henderson's history with Anthony Pettis, the lightweight champ's message is clear.

UFC 164: Anthony Pettis wants T.J. Grant's shot at champ Benson Henderson

Anthony Pettis claims he'll be healed from a torn meniscus and ready for his title shot against Ben Henderson in time for UFC 164 in his home town. There's just one catch, T.J. Grant's already been promised that fight.

Anthony Pettis hoping for return at UFC 164 in Milwaukee; Dana White not so optimistic

Duke Roufus, head coach of UFC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis, says "Showtime" is already in rehab for his knee injury and wants to fight at UFC 164 in Milwaukee in late summer. However, Dana White says that won't happen.

UFC Quick Quote: T.J. Grant will pressure Ben Henderson for five rounds at UFC 164

T.J. Grant isn’t looking to take his foot of the gas when the cage door slams shut at UFC 164. The Canadian lightweight says it will be full speed ahead when he meets UFC 155-pound champion Benson Henderson for the division title on Aug. 31, 2013.

'Korean Zombie' replaces injured Anthony Pettis against Jose Aldo

A knee injury has forced Anthony Pettis out of his UFC 163 bout against featherweight champion Jose Aldo Jr. Chan Sung Jung will take his place.

Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo staredown pic from UFC 163 press conference media day in Brazil

Check out the Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo staredown pic from UFC 163 press conference media day in Brazil, as "Showtime" and "Junior" come face-to-face prior to their Aug. 3, 2013 pay-per-view main event at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

UFC Quick Quote: If Anthony Pettis can cut in line for a title shot, so can Jose Aldo

Jose Aldo plans to move up to the lightweight division and cut to the front of the line for an immediate title shot after he defends his featherweight strap against Anthony Pettis at UFC 163 later this summer.

UFC 162 Fan Expo, 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas

Full UFC 162 Fan Expo and 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for mixed martial arts (MMA)-fan inspired week-long event, including autograph signings, seminars, concerts and more, from July 3 to July 6 in and around Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

'Korean Zombie:' Anthony Pettis 'cut' featherweight line, didn't earn Jose Aldo UFC 163 title shot

Chan Sung Jung: "Korean Zombie" doesn’t feel Anthony Pettis earned his upcoming Featherweight title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 163, saying "Showtime" cut the contender line while him and others in the division like Ricardo Lamas have to earn it.

Chat Wrap: Sonnen-Shogun talk, Rampage to Bellator discussion and UFC on FUEL TV 10 preview

Join Luke Thomas at 1 p.m. ET to discuss and debate Sonnen vs. Shogun at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1, Bellator's signing of Rampage, UFC on FUEL TV 10, Metamoris 2, Henderson vs. Grant at UFC 164 and other reader questions and comments.

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant lightweight title fight announced as UFC 164 headliner

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant for the UFC lightweight title will serve as the main event of UFC 164 inside the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 31, 2013.

Ben Henderson vs. TJ Grant headlines UFC 164 in Milwaukee

UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is returning to PPV to defend his title.

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant headlines UFC 164

For the first time since mid-2012, Benson Henderson will attempt to defend his UFC lightweight title on pay-per-view.

SB Nation rankings: Lightweight

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists see the lightweight division as of right now.

Latest UFC/MMA rankings (lightweight): Grant climbs, Maynard and Healy fall

Latest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Top 10 List of Lightweight rankings, featuring 155-pound world champion Benson Henderson at the top. Who are the best of the rest 155-pound fighters in all of mixed martial arts? Find out inside.

SB Nation lightweight rankings: T.J. Grant impresses, but can't pass Gilbert Melendez

T.J. Grant sure was impressive against Gray Maynard. But Gilbert Melendez is still ranked No. 2 behind champion Benson Henderson.
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