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Former UFC Champion Benson Henderson reveals his secret of having a toothpick in his mouth for several fights and recalls a moment when he mistakenly swallowed it

After years of speculation and intrigue surrounding his toothpick habit during MMA bouts, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has finally come clean about the matter. Henderson admitted that he fought with a toothpick in his mouth for many fights throughout his career, saying that it was simply a bad habit that he couldn’t shake. He explained that he would often leave toothpicks in his … Continue reading Former UFC Champion Benson Henderson reveals his secret of having a toothpick in his mouth for several fights and recalls a moment when he mistakenly swallowed it

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Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

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Benson Henderson, after a 17-year career in MMA, expressed amazement at how everything turned out.

Following his loss to Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 292, the former WEC and UFC champion lightweight champion announced his retirement last Friday after a career spanning 17 years. True to his word, Henderson had previously vowed to retire following his next loss after signing a new four-fight contract with Bellator in March 2022. Despite the disappointment, Henderson is content with his decision to … Continue reading Benson Henderson, after a 17-year career in MMA, expressed amazement at how everything turned out.

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Fighters have responded to Benson Henderson’s retirement at Bellator 292, with many expressing that he is truly one of the greatest of all time.

Benson Henderson’s remarkable achievements and impact will be long remembered. The former UFC lightweight champion and current Bellator fighter has officially retired after losing to Usman Nurmagomedov via submission at Bellator 292. During his post-fight interview, Henderson retired from his professional career by leaving his gloves in the cage. With a career that began in 2006, Henderson leaves behind an impressive record of 30-12, including … Continue reading Fighters have responded to Benson Henderson’s retirement at Bellator 292, with many expressing that he is truly one of the greatest of all time.

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Benson Henderson has disclosed his intentions to retire as the Bellator Lightweight Tournament champion, stating that it would be a dream come true for him.

Benson Henderson, a former UFC lightweight champion, has announced his plans to retire from MMA after the Grand Prix tournament. Henderson had won his last two fights, including a big victory over Islam Mamedov, before taking a break from fighting. He will be fighting as a massive underdog in his upcoming bout against Usman Nurmagomedov, which will be the opening bout of the lightweight Grand … Continue reading Benson Henderson has disclosed his intentions to retire as the Bellator Lightweight Tournament champion, stating that it would be a dream come true for him.

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