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Benson Henderson can train immediately after elbow injury, vows to be ‘better’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 05:45:00 +0000

Benson Henderson wanted to rewriter the UFC’s record book when it comes to consecutive title defenses. Anthony Pettis cut that dream short. But Henderson’s elbow rehab will be short, as well.

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Former UFC Champ Benson Henderson Avoids Elbow Surgery, Can Resume Training Immediately

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 05:39:17 +0000

Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson injured his arm when Anthony Pettis submitted him via armbar at UFC 164 on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee. The good news, however, is that Henderson’s injury isn’t severe, and he won’t need surgery

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For Anthony Pettis, His UFC 164 Title Victory Was All About Family

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:01:11 +0000

“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.” – Brad Henry New UFC Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis achieved one of his dreams, claiming the UFC lightweight title with a first-round submission victory over Benson Henderson at UFC 164, but the victory was about more than just the belt for the 26-year-old, instead it was all for his family. Pettis lost his father, Eugene, in 2003, when he was just 16 years old

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T.J. Grant to get next title shot, but Anthony Pettis’ knee still question mark

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 04:15:00 +0000

It appears that superfights will have to wait for newly minted UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis, who today underwent an MRI to assess a knee injury he suffered before taking the title from Benson Henderson.

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UFC 164: Backstage Pass Video

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:32:13 +0000

Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez rides in the Harley-Davidson parade, Milwaukee fans take in a tailgate party and hometown hero Anthony Pettis dethrones reigning champion Benson Henderson – go behind the scenes of this big day at UFC 164. Check out UFC 164: Backstage Pass. Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Video: Behind the scenes of Anthony Pettis’ UFC 164 title win

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 01:30:00 +0000

In one of the most memorable chapters of his fighting career, Anthony Pettis became the UFC’s new lightweight champion on Saturday after tapping out Benson Henderson in front a hometown Milwaukee crowd. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of their fight.

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Dana White: “First-Round Annihilation” Defuses Anthony Pettis vs. Benson Henderson Trilogy Talk

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 17:31:05 +0000

As is often the case with great fight series in the sport of mixed martial arts, trilogies are a popular way of settling disputes between two fighters with unfinished business. Trilogies like Chuck Liddell vs.

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UFC boss: Definitive loss leaves Benson Henderson’s road back to title lengthy

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:05:00 +0000

MILWAUKEE – If Benson Henderson is determined to once again call himself UFC lightweight champion, he may need a little help from the man who just took his belt, Anthony Pettis.

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UFC 164 Fight Highlights Video: Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 11:19:17 +0000

Check out the UFC 164 Fight Highlights Video of Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis. UFC 164 took place Saturday, Aug.

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With Aldo, Grant possible, Pettis knee injury leaves post-UFC 164 move unclear

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 10:45:00 +0000

MILWAUKEE – As relatively quick as Anthony Pettis’ second win was over Benson Henderson, it wasn’t exactly painless.

With Aldo, Grant possible, Pettis knee injury leaves post-UFC 164 move unclear – MMA Junkie