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When Benson Henderson popped up after submitting Brandon Thatch, an observant viewer took a screenshot that showed Henderson with a toothpick sticking out of his mouth. This is not the first time that Smooth has been spotted with the now infamous toothpick. Fans first noticed it after his win over Nate Diaz, and then again … Read more
Hear from UFC Fight Night 60’s MVPs in these highlights from the post-fight press conference. Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch won “Fight of the Night” honors, while Ray Borg and Neil Magny were awarded “Performance of the Night” honors. Each took home an extra $50,000 a piece in bonus money. Henderson discusses whether or not … Read more
The following quotes and video links are from tonight’s FOX SPORTS LIVE UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HENDERSON VS. THATCH postfight coverage on FOX SPORTS 1. The show was hosted by Karyn Bryant, with Dominick Cruz and Michael Bisping as analysts. UFC on FOX analyst Dominick Cruz on Brandon Thatch beating Benson Henderson:“The tale of this fight was Benson’s patience. He knew he … Read more
Former UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson weathered an early storm in his welterweight debut against Brandon Thatch to win via fourth round rear naked choke submission. Henderson fought as a lightweight just over a month ago against Donald Cerrone and stepped up on short notice to fight Thatch who lost his original opponent due to … Read more
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson moves up to the 170-pound division to take a short notice bout against talented up-and-comer Brandon Thatch in tonight’s UFC Fight Night 60 main event. UFC Fight Night 60 comes to us live from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., and will broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 starting … Read more
A few of the Pro MMA Now staff members have weighed in with their predictions for “UFC Fight Night 60: Henderson vs. Thatch” taking place Saturday night, Feb. 14, in Broomfield, Colo. After losing back-to-back fights at lightweight, will Benson Henderson find success taking a short notice fight against rising star Brandon Thatch at welterweight? … Read more
Fighter weigh-ins for “UFC Fight Night 60: Henderson vs. Thatch” will take place Friday evening from 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., the same location hosting Saturday’s fight card headlined with a welterweight showdown between former 155-pound champion Benson Henderson (21-5) and rising star Brandon Thatch (11-1). Thatch has won two straight since making his UFC … Read more
On UFC TONIGHT, host Daniel Cormier is joined by guest hosts Michael Bisping and Demetrious Johnson. They break down FOX SPORTS 1 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HENDERSON VS. THATCH and interview Benson Henderson. Plus, Karyn Bryant and Ariel Helwani add reports. UFC TONIGHT Host Daniel Cormier announces his next fight: “I’m fighting Ryan Bader on June … Read more
The UFC Fight Night 60 event is set to take place on Saturday, February 14, in Broomfield, Colorado, and will be headlined by the welterweight scrap between Ben Henderson and Brandon Thatch. Henderson is moving up to the welterweight division for the first time, and is taking the fight on short notice after fighting a … Read more
UFC officials have announced the main event for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 60 event that’s set to take place on February 14 in Broomfield, Colorado, at the 1st Bank Center. A welterweight fight between Brandon Thatch and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has been verbally agreed upon and should be an exciting scrap. Thatch (11-1) is … Read more