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At 155 (pounds), the division is so stacked and so deep
I didn't have any doubt ... I knew it was close, but I thought I won. He did a great job of dictating early and making me fight while backing up. I started slow because Gil made me start slow. But after the first round, I felt like I was winning.
Great fight ... Everybody was talking about how they scored the fight. Some people had it at a draw. Some had Ben winning. Some had Gil. But that's a Ben Henderson fight. All of his fights go to decisions, and they're controversial decisions. But for his first UFC fight, Gil really came out and rocked tonight.More quotes »
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Edmonton city council approves arena deal with no provincial MSI money [Photos] [Video]
it without affecting people’s tax dollars and by taking MSI off the table — we will not jeopardize other projects,” said Coun. Ben Henderson. Coun. Don Iveson — who had previously opposed the arena deal — revealed he’d be supporting the new framework. “I will from Calgary Sun Read more »
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Edmonton arena deal approved by city council
to get a better deal,” he said. “I cannot see any realistic scenario where we’ll come out ahead by saying ‘no’ today.” Coun. Ben Henderson also voted yes, changing his vote from April 10. The arena project has become part of the city psyche. “It could end from Calgary Herald Read more »
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Gilbert Melendez wants 'whoever is hot' next, open to featherweight fight
coming up short in his bid to dethrone reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson at UFC on Fox 7 a few weeks ago, Gilbert Melendez is ready to climb back into the Octagon and work his way back up the ladder. And "El Nino" from MMAMania.com Read more »
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Eddie Alvarez vs. Ben Henderson? Former Bellator champ says Viacom prevented immediate UFC title shot
UFC from the very beginning. One big part of it was when UFC sent their contract offer over for me to fight the champion, Ben Henderson, Bellator right away changed the structure of their whole organization. Now you didn't have to go through a tournament to from MMAMania.com Read more »
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Diego Sanchez on UFC Champ Ben Henderson: 'I wasn't impressed. I see a lot of holes in his game'
Henderson recently defended his UFC lightweight crown in an exciting back and forth bout against Gilbert Melendez at UFC on Fox 7. It was a close fight, and yesterday, Diego Sanchez weighed in on the bout and it looks like he doesn't see the champion in such from Bloody Elbow Read more »