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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  (R-L) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson battle each other on the UFC Undisputed 3 videogame before the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  (R-L) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson battle each other on the UFC Undisputed 3 videogame before the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar stands on stage after defeating Benson Henderson on the UFC Undisputed 3 videogame before the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar battles challenger Benson Henderson on the UFC Undisputed 3 videogame before the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  UFC Lightweight contender Benson Henderson battles champion Frankie Edgar on the UFC Undisputed 3 videogame before the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 22:  Benson Henderson works out for the media during the UFC 144 open workouts at Gold's Gym on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  Benson Henderson attends the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  Benson Henderson attends the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  Benson Henderson attends the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  Benson Henderson attends the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson pose for photos at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson pose for photos at the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23:  Benson Henderson attends the final UFC 144 pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on February 23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off after weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  UFC Lightweight title challenger Benson Henderson enters the arena before weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  UFC Lightweight title challenger Benson Henderson weighs in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson shake hands after weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  UFC Lightweight title challenger Benson Henderson weighs in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  UFC Lightweight title challenger Benson Henderson enters the arena before weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off after weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 25:  (L-R) UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson face off after weighing in during the official UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson is introduced before his bout against Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson attempts a guillotine choke against Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Opponents Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson touch gloves before their Lightweight Championship bout during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Frankie Edgar takes down Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson celebrates with his mother Song after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Song Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson (R) reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar (L) to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar kicks Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson delivers a knee strike against Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar attempts to take down Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson (second from left) poses for a photo with his team after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson (R) reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar (L) to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Frankie Edgar
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson celebrates with his mother Song after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Song Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  Benson Henderson reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar to win the UFC Lightweight Championship during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson delivers an elbow strike against Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Edgar; Benson Henderson
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  Benson Henderson interacts with media and fans during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  Benson Henderson interacts with media and fans during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  Benson Henderson interacts with media and fans during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  Benson Henderson interacts with media and fans during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  Benson Henderson interacts with media and fans during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar face off during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar pose for photos during the UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 09: UFC 150 press conference at the Fillmore Auditorium on August 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Benson Henderson makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Benson Henderson makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Benson Henderson makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Benson Henderson makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar face off during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar face off during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar face off during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Benson Henderson makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  (L-R) Benson Henderson is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  (L-R) Benson Henderson is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Frankie Edgar prepares to enter the Octagon before his bout against Benson Henderson at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Benson Henderson stands in the Octagon before his bout against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson attempts a guillotine choke submission against Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar punches Benson Henderson during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Frankie Edgar during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  (R-L) Frankie Edgar kicks Benson Henderson during their lightweight championship bout at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Frankie Edgar walks back to his corner between rounds during his bout against Benson Henderson at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Benson Henderson enters the Octagon before his bout against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Benson Henderson enters the Octagon before his bout against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  Benson Henderson reacts after defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Fans look on as Benson Henderson conducts a training session during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05:  Benson Henderson works out for fans and media during the UFC on FOX open workouts on December 5, 2012  at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  UFC President Dana White (C), flanked by Benson Henderson (L) and Nate Diaz, interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012  at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 06:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the UFC on FOX press conference on December 6, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Benson Henderson stands on stage wearing a Gary Payton Seattle Sonics jersey during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Benson Henderson stands on stage wearing a Gary Payton Seattle Sonics jersey during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz face off during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07:  UFC President Dana White (center) separates opponents Benson Henderson (L) and Nate Diaz ® during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson signs an autograph for a young fan during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 01:  UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 156 weigh-in on February 1, 2013 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:   (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez face off during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:   (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez pose for photos during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Benson Henderson conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Benson Henderson conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Benson Henderson conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Benson Henderson conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Benson Henderson conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson enters the Octagon to face Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez face off in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson knees Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson elbows Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson knees Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson prepares for the final round of his fight against Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (left) and Gilbert Melendez await the decision in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (left) is declared the winner over Gilbert Melendez (right) in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson is presented with the UFC lightweight championship after his bout with Gilbert Melendez during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Gilbert Melendez
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (right) proposes to his girlfriend Maria Magana (left) during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Maria Magana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (right) proposes to his girlfirend Maria Magana (left) during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Maria Magana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (right) proposes to his girlfirend Maria Magana (left) during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Maria Magana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Benson Henderson (right) kisses his fiancee Maria Magana during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Maria Magana
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Michael McDonald, Benson Henderson and Cain Velasquez pose for fans at the UFC Fan Expo on July 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson Henderson (L) squares off against Anthony Pettis (R) while UFC President Dana White stands in between during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Benson Henderson will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Anthony Pettis on August 31, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis pose for photos during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Benson Henderson will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Anthony Pettis on August 31, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson Henderson interacts with fans who attended during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Benson Henderson will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Anthony Pettis on August 31, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis pose for photos during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Benson Henderson will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Anthony Pettis on August 31, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  UFC President Dana White (C) introduces Benson 'Smooth' Henderson (L) and Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis (R) during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  UFC President Dana White (C) introduces Benson 'Smooth' Henderson (L) and Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis (R) during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  UFC President Dana White (C) introduces Benson 'Smooth' Henderson (L) and Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis (R) during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson (L) and Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis (R) interact with the media during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  The UFC Lightweight Championship belt belonging to Benson 'Smooth' Henderson (not pictured) rests onstage during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 29:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Benson Henderson squares off against Anthony Pettis during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Benson Henderson squares off against Anthony Pettis during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson (L) is interviewed by Joe Rogan (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Rogan; Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson (L) is interviewed by Joe Rogan (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Rogan; Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson (L) is interviewed by Joe Rogan (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Rogan; Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson walks onstage during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis face off during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) UFC Octagon Girls Brittney Palmer and Arianny Celeste stand on stage as UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer; Arianny Celeste; Benson Henderson; Joe Rogan
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  Benson Henderson enters the arena prior to his bout against Anthony Pettis in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Anthony Pettis in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis punches Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Anthony Pettis in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis kicks Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Benson Henderson blocks a kick from Anthony Pettis in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis puts Benson Henderson in an armbar in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis puts Benson Henderson in an armbar in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis celebrates after defeating Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis celebrates after defeating Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Benson Henderson congratulates Anthony Pettis after their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Benson Henderson congratulates Anthony Pettis in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  (L-R) Benson Henderson congratulates Anthony Pettis after their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson; Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  Anthony Pettis celebrates after defeating Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Pettis
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 31:  Anthony Pettis (R) celebrates after defeating Benson Henderson (L) in their UFC lightweight championship bout at BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anthony Pettis; Benson Henderson
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  UFC lightweight Benson Henderson stands in the corner of Alex Caceres (not pictured) in the UFC bantamweight bout against Roland Delorme (not pictured) at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Benson Henderson
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 24:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson face off during the UFC weigh-in event at the Chicago Theatre on January 24, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 24:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson face off during the UFC weigh-in event at the Chicago Theatre on January 24, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 24:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the Chicago Theatre on January 24, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 24:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the Chicago Theatre on January 24, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Benson Henderson interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov pose for photos during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  Benson Henderson enters the arena before his lightweight fight against Rustam Khabilov during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off before their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Rustam Khabilov in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Rustam Khabilov in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (R-L) Rustam Khabilov punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov takes down Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Benson Henderson secures a rear choke submission against Rustam Khabilov in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  Benson Henderson reacts after his submission victory over Rustam Khabilov in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  Benson Henderson reacts after his submission victory over Rustam Khabilov in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (R-L) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (R-L) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (R-L) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: (R-L) Benson Henderson grapples with his wife Maria during a UFC open training session for media and fans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 21: Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 22: Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the BOK Center on August 22, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 22: (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the BOK Center on August 22, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 22: (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the BOK Center on August 22, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23:  (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil face off before their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23:  (R-L) Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil kicks Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23:  (R-L) Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23:  (R-L) Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil lands a flying knee against Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  UFC lightweight Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interacts with media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  UFC lightweight Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interacts with media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson face off for the media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interact with the media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interact with the media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone (L) and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson trade hats as they interact with media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interact with the media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson interact with the media at Faneuil Hall on January 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson walks on stage during the UFC Fight Night Boston weigh-in event at the Orpheum Theatre on January 17, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night Boston weigh-in event at the Orpheum Theatre on January 17, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  UFC lightweights Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone (L) and Benson 'Smooth' Henderson face off during the UFC Fight Night Boston weigh-in event at the Orpheum Theatre on January 17, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Benson Henderson fights Donald Cerrone in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Donald Cerrone punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (R-L) Benson Henderson kicks Donald Cerrone in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Donald Cerrone fights Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Donald Cerrone punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone punches Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone kicks Benson Henderson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (R-L) Benson Henderson fights Donald Cerrone in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  Benson Henderson reacts following a lightweight fight against Donald Cerrone during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson embrace following their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson react following their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18:  Benson 'Smooth' Henderson enters the arena before a lightweight fight against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone during the UFC Fight Night event at the TD Garden on January 18, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson holds an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 12:  Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson interacts with media after an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 12, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 13: Benson Henderson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the 1stBank Center on February 13, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch face off during the UFC weigh-in at the 1stBank Center on February 13, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch shake hands during the UFC weigh-in at the 1stBank Center on February 13, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Opponents Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch face off during the UFC weigh-in at the 1stBank Center on February 13, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  Benson Henderson enters the arena before facing Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  Benson Henderson enters the arena before facing Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch touch gloves before their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson lands a punch to the body of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson lands a punch to the face of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson lands a kick to the body of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson attempts a flying knee against Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (R-L) Benson Henderson punches Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (R-L) Brandon Thatch lands a kick to the body of Benson Henderson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Brandon Thatch lands a punch to the face of Benson Henderson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Brandon Thatch lands a kick to the chest of Benson Henderson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Brandon Thatch punches Benson Henderson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (R-L) Benson Henderson lands a kick to the head of Brandon Thatch in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (R-L) Brandon Thatch lands a knee to the body of Benson Henderson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Benson Henderson attempts to submit Brandon Thatch with a rear naked choke in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BROOMFIELD, CO - FEBRUARY 14:  Benson Henderson celebrates after defeating Brandon Thatch by submission due to a rear naked choke in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside 1stBank Center on February 14, 2015 in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
KRAKOW, POLAND - APRIL 11:  (R-L) former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson coaches Yaotzin Meza of the United States between rounds of his featherweight fight against Damian Stasiak of Poland during the UFC Fight Night event at the Tauron Arena on April 11, 2015 in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 25:  Ben Henderson holds an open workout for fans and media during UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at Times Square on November 25, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.  (Photo by Han Myung-Gu / Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 27: (L and R) Jorge Masvidal and Benson Henderson during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 27, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 27: Jorge Masvidal during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 27, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America before he enters the octagon to face off against Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Benson Henderson of the United States of America before his welterweight bout against Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  (From L to R) Benson Henderson of the United States of America and Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America face off before their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America throws a kick at Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America kicks Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America throws a punch at Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America punches Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America  in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America throws a kick at Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America punches Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America  in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America kicks Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America throws a kick at Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America throws a punch at Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America throws an elbow on Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America punches Benson Henderson of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Benson Henderson of the United States of America kicks Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28: Benson Henderson of the United States of America throws a jumping knee at Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Benson Henderson of the United States of America has his hand raised after a split decision victory over Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 28:  Benson Henderson of the United States of America celebrates with his family after his win over Jorge Masvidal of the United States of America in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena on November 28, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Ben Henderson

Benson Henderson

TRAINING: I'm training 4-5 times per day right now, with each workout focusing on a different area of MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Former UFC lightweight champion, former WEC Lightweight Champion, Two-Time NAIA Collegiate All-American wrestler, Black Belt in Taekwondo, and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

When and why did you start training for fighting?
In 2006. I was coaching at my alma mater for the wrestling team and I took a fight on a whim because my friends didn't think I would do it.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Former UFC lightweight champion, former WEC Lightweight Champion, Two-Time NAIA Collegiate All-American wrestler, Black Belt in Taekwondo, and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? Jesus, my Mother, Clark Kent and Steve Rogers, Steve Costanzo.

What is your favorite technique? The winning technique.
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot. To fight in the UFC is a lot of validation for taking a crazy, wild ride of a career rather than doing a typical career. It validates that I picked a good career and that I’m progressing the way that I want to progress and that I’m working my way toward the top.
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