Frankie Edgar fight will be the career defining moment for Ben Henderson (Video)
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 18, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to pay-per-view next Sat., Feb. 25, 2012, with its UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" event from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
And according to Ben Henderson, it's going to be his career defining moment.
"I've thought about the whole thing. Walking out to the cage, going to fight, how the fight takes place, getting my hand raised, the referees hand around my wrist, Dana White walking up behind me, strapping on the belt on my waist; I've seen all that happen hundreds of times already. Frankie's a really smart fighter. I think his camp does a really good job. I think they're very strategic. I don't care about winning rounds, I want to win the fight. I want to end the fight. That's what I do, I fight to end the fight. Every fight I have is going to be the fight of my life, the fight of my career. It's going to be the career defining moment for the rest of my life. I want to be the best fighter at 155-pounds on the planet, period. So that's what I'm going to go and do."
One could argue his career defining moment at present time is still that one time he got his face kicked off by Anthony Pettis in the final WEC fight in history all the way back in Dec. 2010. A thrilling, never-before-seen moment like that will be difficult to top.
But if "Bendo," who lost the chance at fighting for the UFC lightweight title that night, is to defeat Edgar to capture the gold after running through three straight extremely tough opponents, we might all start to forget that kick.
Henderson's task is daunting, though, as Frankie Edgar has shown his name belongs at the top of the pound-for-pound ranks. A win could very well accomplish the "Smooth" ones goal of being the top 155-pound fighter on the planet today.
But does anyone think he'll pull it off? Maniacs?
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I think Frankie takes this man, I can't count him out.
Everything is looking good for Edgar right now. He’s probably close to getting his black belt in BJJ, his boxing looks better every time we see him fight and he’s so damn explosive with incredible takedowns. Edgar upsets again
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:03 PM EST reply actions
he is the favorite,, so what is the upset.
he was also the favorite in the last Maynard fight and the one before that!
I ain't talking about odds, I'm talking about expectations
Gray thought he was gonna be a champion and so does Bendo, Frankie Upsets again
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Well I picked him to win those fights.
But because I wanted him to and I had some doubts he would. Maybe the odds maker felt the same way I did.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Crazy, so close to getting that shot only to lose it.
But the guy who beat him went down hill while Bendo has looked better than ever. Also, I’m think Maynard and Guida will be matched up.
Now, count up your crimes!
I don't know, I think Grays wins that easily. Outstrikes him and doesn't get taken down at all.
Gray VS Rafael Dos Anjos would’ve do me proud. I mean if Clay loses that dismisses him as a contender and puts Gray right back up there way to soon as Jon Fitch 2.0.
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Its going to be Guida vs Tavares
im not sure who gray will fight, mayb Barboza
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
I don't think Guillard is up there right now.
I think he needs to earn his way back up from the bottom.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
He couldn't of had a better warm up fight than Guida....
He wins this in too many ways to mention
No, it will be on Edgars highlight real
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
whats that him ducking and dodging all the way to a UD?
Cause there is no way he is highlighting ben.. no way!
Ben got dropped by Guida
GUIDA!!! guida has half the power and a fifth of the striking that Edgar has
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
I honestly don't remember that, any chance you can gif that?
And Guida has some power, he’s dropped fighters before and broke RDA’s jaw with one punch.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
i checked, cant find the gif
it was in the first round, him and Ben were brawling and Ben fell down. Ben did drop guida twice that round tho.
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
or i was wrong about the round
whatever lol
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
Not so sure if that's being rocked.
But it’s hard to tell with all that stuff that went on in that fight.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
i also remember Miller dropped him in the third round
it was far too late tho
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
U are just on fire today lol
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin Def. John Loceires via Unanimous Decision.
I'm coming, BEWARE
by CharactersAnalysis on Feb 18, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think he was rocked in the Guida fight.
and i somehow missed that miller knock down which is pretty impressive.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
Oh nooo, Bendo was dropped by Miller and Guida...
Oh no everybody…arms flailing, arms flailing!
by Starr788 on Feb 18, 2012 6:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But I also think Bendo has just as much power as gray
And we saw gray almost put him out multiple times. He was on queer street. Bendo gets hit and drops but as soon as he hits the mat he clicks back on. Like Hendo does. No way Edgar is finishing this fight.
I love Frankie, but Bendo is goin to be his kryptonite.
by xMMAxTYSONxMMA on Feb 18, 2012 7:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That was a LOOONG time ago though.
"He's got a great package... and an unusual one!" Joe Rogan (of Lyoto Machida)
the guida fight?
it was like 5 months ago
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
To quote Biggie
“Treat it like boxing: stick and move, stick and move”
Even tho I initially acted like a small child, I have been forced to come to my senses. enzo-enormous is better at calling fights than I am, by far. I am a little immature but am working on it. Also, I love dudes and cant wait to get a reach around from the 209
hard to call...
but i def dont see either one getting KO’d so im going to go with Henderson by UD…new champ!!
I cant pick against edgar anymore.
Ive done several times and he always proves mw wrong. Frankie has this whole rocky balboa thing going on and has cost many mucho deniro betting against him.
by dragonassault on Feb 18, 2012 5:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
haha i know man
dude i realy think bendo will win this one…but i will not be shocked if frank wins…and if he does hes gonna be pretty fuckin high up on my p4p list….when he 1st won the belt i didnt give him any credit….i didnt want him to be champion…i thought he would lose it immediatly…i thought he was lucky…but he has thrown it back in my face BIGTIME….i will give him more credit if he wins this one more than any other fight….its the toughest one to date stylisticly…idk how he is gonna do it…but history tells me he has the fighters spirit that not every1 has and is a true champion…once again i gotta pick his opponent as the winner…but this time its different for me cuz i want him to win…dude won me over as a fan…realy lookin forward to this one…gonna be an awesome fight for sure
How is him getting kicked in the face a career defining moment for him?
Wouldn’t him winning the WEC belt be bigger moment?
LSU-smoke purple, live golden
by makavelicaskey on Feb 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
How is him getting kicked in the face a career defining moment for him?
Wouldn’t him winning the WEC belt be bigger moment?
LSU-smoke purple, live golden
by makavelicaskey on Feb 18, 2012 5:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
But he was nice enough to give Anthony Pettis 15 minutes of fame due to that kick.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 18, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing like adversity to make you a better fighter... Getting highlight reeled by pettis made him hungrier and more..
Aware,, he is a better fighter because of that loss!
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