Benson Henderson
Benson “Smooth” Henderson, the toothpick-chewing wrestler from Colorado Springs, held the WEC lightweight title and then the UFC belt, which he won from Frankie Edgar in 2012. He beat Edgar again, Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez for three straight defences before Anthony Pettis armbarred him at UFC 164 in 2013.
He later fought at welterweight, moved to Bellator in 2016 and retired in 2023. CagePotato covered the Edgar rematch, the Pettis rivalry and his move to Bellator.
| Full name | Benson Henderson |
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| Nickname | Smooth |
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| Place of birth | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
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