Henderson ‘thankful’ not to be dealing with UFC politics

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Bellator lightweight Benson Henderson isn’t a fan of the current state of the UFC, and is ‘very thankful’ he doesn’t have to deal with the politics of the promotion anymore.

The former UFC lightweight champion signed for Bellator MMA in February 2016, after spending four years fighting for the UFC. Henderson (26-8) had a dodgy start to his Bellator career, missing out twice on the Bellator lightweight championship, however he has since improved and is currently on a two-fight winning streak.

Henderson spoke to MMA Fighting about how top contenders and win streaks are now ignored in the UFC and instead fighters who reel in the limelight are being awarded.

“When you’re on a six-fight, seven-fight win streak and you can’t get a title…


Bellator 220’s Benson Henderson ‘happy’ and ‘thankful’ not to be dealing with UFC politics
 

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