The former UFC lightweight champion flashed a toothpick in his mouth during a fight with Brandon Thatch at UFC Fight Night 60 on Saturday in Broomfield, Colo. Crouch had his back and was going for a neck crank when the toothpick pressed into his cheek.
Why does Benson Henderson fight with a toothpick in his mouth?
“It’s as dangerous for me to have a toothpick in your mouth as it is to have a 200-pound man punch me in the face hard, or try to kick me in the face. I’m more worried about that, to be honest.”
Why did Ben Henderson leave UFC?
Benson Henderson may be the most high profile fighter to leave the UFC to sign for rival promotion Bellator. Bellator made him an offer he simply couldn’t refuse.
Is Benson Henderson retired?
Benson retired from the UFC and started his career in Bellator MMA.
Who beat Benson Henderson for the title?
Brent Primus
PHOENIX – Brent Primus played the role of spoiler Saturday when he defeated beloved Arizonian fighter Benson Henderson at Bellator 268. A former Bellator champion, Primus (11-2 MMA, 9-2 BMMA) defeated a former UFC champion in Henderson (28-11 MMA, 5-6 BMMA) via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Who did Benson Henderson lose his belt to?
PHOENIX – Brent Primus played the role of spoiler Saturday when he defeated beloved Arizonian fighter Benson Henderson at Bellator 268. A former Bellator champion, Primus (11-2 MMA, 9-2 BMMA) defeated a former UFC champion in Henderson (28-11 MMA, 5-6 BMMA) via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Did Benson Henderson retire?
Who did Benson Henderson lose his title to?
Benson Henderson Record: 24-7-0
| W/L | Fighter | Str |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Benson Henderson Donald Cerrone | 86 57 |
| loss | Benson Henderson Rafael Dos Anjos | 10 18 |
| win | Benson Henderson Rustam Khabilov | 26 18 |
| win | Benson Henderson Josh Thomson | 46 19 |
What nationality is Ben Henderson?
American
Benson Henderson/Nationality
How old is Benson Henderson?
38 years (November 16, 1983)
Benson Henderson/Age
Is Benson Henderson black?
Early life. Henderson was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to a Korean mother and an African American father. Benson has an older brother, Julius, who was born in Korea.
