UFC on FOX 5 results, recaps, videos and more for 'Henderson vs Diaz' on Dec. 8 in Seattle
Ben Henderson and Nate Diaz will spearhead the most talent-laden mixed martial arts (MMA) event to ever grace network television, UFC on FOX 5, from the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on Sat., Dec. 8, 2012. MMAmania.com will provide wall-to-wall coverage of UFC on FOX 5 all day and (late) night, including live results, fight recaps, full video highlights and all the post-fight fallout you can handle well into Sunday evening. We've got it all covered below.
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Wrapping up the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event that took place on Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, featuring Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz and much, much more.
UFC on FOX 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" took place Saturday night (Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Wash., with Ben Henderson defeating Nate Diaz by unanimous decision in the main event, while Alexander Gustafsson also picked up a decision victory in the co-main event. Those are facts. And we have more.
MMAmania.com has an exclusive interview with Benson Henderson's head trainer John Crouch, talking the gameplan against Nate Diaz, the specific preparation for his trash talking and even the toothpick controversy in this exclusive interview. Get all the details below.
Playing fantasy matchmaker is one of the most enjoyable things to do for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, and with UFC on FOX 5: 'Henderson vs. Diaz' behind us, we put ourselves in Joe Silva's shoes to play matchmaker for the event's main card winners.
The overnight ratings are in for the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event that went down last night (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Washington, and the numbers are stronger than the previous two outings for the UFC on network television.
Lost in the shuffle of four amazing main card performances at last night's (Dec. 8, 2012) UFC on Fox 5 event was the fact that Ben Henderson, who defeated Nate Diaz to retain his title, apparently did so with a toothpick in his mouth.
Check out a photo gallery from the UFC on FOX 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event that took place last night (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, featuring Ben Henderson's incredible victory over Nate Diaz.
Rory MacDonald is trapped in the unforgiving "Friends Zone," which is a dark, twisted and complicated place that stunts growth and aggravates Dana White to no end. The good news, for now, is that MacDonald has viable options on the table that don't necessarily have to include his Canadian chum, Georges St. Pierre.
Following his dominant victory over B.J. Penn on the main card of the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event last night (Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Rory MacDonald called for a rematch with Carlos Condit. Luckily for him, UFC President Dana White is on board with it.
MMAmania.com takes a look back at last night's UFC on Fox 5 main card opening bout between welterweight veterans Mike Swick and Matt Brown. What gave Brown the edge and helped him finish the fight emphatically? Find out below.
After another successful lightweight championship defense against Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC on FOX 5 last night (Dec. 8, 2012), we discuss the next mixed martial arts (MMA) move in the career of "Smooth."
MMAmania has a complete in-depth look at last night's UFC on Fox 5 main card bout between the legendary B.J. Penn and rising star Rory MacDonald. Find out what MacDonald did to dominate the fight inside.
MMAmania.com runs down the list of the winners and losers from UFC on FOX 5, nominating the biggest winner and lowliest loser of them all from KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on Dec. 8, 2012.
Alexander Gustafsson, victorious over Shogun Rua at UFC on FOX 5, may not get to hold on to his light heavyweight title shot if Dan Henderson upstages him by dropping an "H-Bomb" in Anaheim.
Class is in session as we grade the performances of the notable fighters who battled at UFC on FOX 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" on Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.
MMAmania.com has an in-depth look at last night's UFC on Fox 5 co-main event between light heavyweights Alexander Gustafsson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Find out all the intricacies which helped put Gustafsson over the top below.
Considering the beatings he's taken in his last two fights, it wouldn't be a surprise to see B.J. Penn retire from mixed martial arts (MMA). In fact, his boss, UFC President Dana White, is hoping that's exactly what he'll do.
MMAmania.com has a complete in-depth guide on UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson's dominant performance last night against Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC on Fox 5 in Seattle, Washington. What did Henderson do to Diaz that no one has been able to do at lightweight for years? Find out below
UFC on FOX 5 was the most ambitious mixed martial arts (MMA) main card ever for the world's leading promotion, with a lightweight championship cherry on top that featured the division kingpin, Ben Henderson, defending his 155-pound belt in exhilarating fashion against Nate Diaz. In the end, the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., two young guns emerged and a tasty treat was served up from start to finish.
Watch Matt Brown knock Mike Swick out cold in the main card opener of last night's (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event that took place at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.
Check out the video highlights of Alexander Gustafsson taking another step up the light heavyweight ladder with his unanimous decision victory over Mauricio Rua at UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" last night (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Washington.
Check out the video highlights of Rory MacDonald coming of age in his dominant three-round unanimous decision victory over B.J. Penn last night (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.
The UFC handed out its usual three bonus awards to fighters coming out of the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event last night (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Washington, and all three were more than deserving.
Check out the highlights from the nasty beating Ben Henderson put on Nate Diaz at the UFC on Fox 5 event on Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. The victory means Henderson retains his lightweight championship.
Now that the dust has settled and the smoke has cleared, it's time to look back and see if UFC on FOX 5, which took place at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, on Dec. 8, 2012, was indeed (as advertised) the "greatest fight card ever put on free TV."
With UFC on FOX 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" now in the history books, check out the LIVE post-fight press conference video stream below from the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., featuring all the important players and, of course, company president Dana White.
Ben Henderson absolutely had his way with Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC on FOX 5 tonight (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, easily winning all five rounds en route to a dominant decision win to retain his lightweight title.
Alexander Gustafsson may have earned himself a light heavyweight title shot with his impressive defeat of Mauricio Rua in the co-main event of the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event tonight (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) in Seattle, Washington.
Rory MacDonald was too much for B.J. Penn tonight (Dec. 8, 2012) at UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, dominating "The Prodigy" en route to a unanimous decision win.
Matt Brown plastered Mike Swick in the main card opener of the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event tonight (Dec. 8, 2012) at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. Here's how it went down.
Get a complete recap of tonight's (Dec. 8, 2012) UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts (MMA) action that featured seven fantastic bouts of fighters 155 pounds and lighter. Who won? Who lost? Who got KTFO? Find out below.
Ben Henderson will put his 155-pound title on the line once again in the UFC on FOX 5 main event, taking on Nate Diaz at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on Dec. 8, 2012. MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE results and blow-by-blow of all the night's main card action below, as well as detailed coverage of all the "Prelims" under card action on Facebook/FX.
