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Who owns the MMA Lab?

Who owns the MMA Lab?

In 2018 the MMA Lab upgraded facilities where Ben Henderson, former UFC and WEC world champion, and John Crouch, Owner and head coach, dedicated their efforts to creating not only a training program that breeds champions but a learning environment that fosters family, encourages camaraderie, and provides the …

Was Benson Henderson a UFC champion?

Benson Henderson (born November 16, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes for Bellator MMA, currently competing in their Lightweight division. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion.

Why does Benson Henderson fight with a toothpick?

“It’s as dangerous for me to have a toothpick in your mouth as it is to have a 200-pound man punch me in the face hard or try to kick me in the face,” said Henderson, who moved up a weight class to fight Thatch on just two weeks notice.

What gym does O’Malley train at?

The MMA Lab
O’Malley trains in Glendale, Arizona at The MMA Lab led by head trainer John Crouch, and is coached by his long time friend, Tim Welch.

Where is Benson Henderson now?

Where is Benson Henderson now? Benson Henderson currently competes in Bellator, where he hasn’t yet won a title but is on a four-fight winning streak.

Where is Casey Kenney from?

Portland, Indiana, United States
Casey Kenney/Place of birth

Does Ben Henderson still fight?

Benson Henderson currently competes in Bellator, where he hasn’t yet won a title but is on a four-fight winning streak.

Why did Ben Henderson leave UFC?

Benson Henderson may be the most high profile fighter to leave the UFC to sign for rival promotion Bellator. While they are allowed to have other sponsors, wearing other brands at UFC events goes against the terms of the contract. This has resulted in some fighters losing out on a lot of sponsorship revenue.

Why did Benson Henderson leave the UFC?

The talented fighter has won the UFC Lightweight Championship and had an incredible record of 11 wins and three losses. However, due to contractual disputes, Henderson decided to leave the UFC and sign for its rival, Bellator MMA.

Who beat Benson Henderson for the title?

Benson Henderson Record: 24-7-0

W/L Fighter Time
loss Benson Henderson Donald Cerrone 5:00
loss Benson Henderson Rafael Dos Anjos 2:31
win Benson Henderson Rustam Khabilov 1:16
win Benson Henderson Josh Thomson 5:00

Is Israel Adesanya in UFC 3?

Sean O’Malley and Israel Adesanya step into UFC 3 as two of the most exciting up-and-comers around, and an upgraded Hall-of-Fame Edition of Ronda Rousey is introduced, all in Content Update #9.

What weight is Conor Mcgregor?

Lightweight
Featherweight
Conor McGregor/Division

Who is Benson Henderson and what kind of fighter is he?

Benson Henderson (born November 16, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes for Bellator MMA, currently competing in their Lightweight division.

When did Benson Henderson make his professional debut?

Henderson came prepared as he dominated Saraiva for three rounds, winning a unanimous decision and his 7th professional win. Three months later, Henderson made his World Extreme Cagefighting debut on January 25, 2009 at WEC 38 against Anthony Njokuani.

When did Benson Henderson fight Frankie Edgar in UFC?

Henderson faced Frankie Edgar on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144. Henderson defeated Edgar via unanimous decision to become the new UFC Lightweight Champion. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performance. A rematch with Edgar took place on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150.

How old was Benson Henderson when he started Tae Kwon Do?

When Henderson was approximately 9 years old, his mother, Song, insisted that he take Tae Kwon Do lessons with his brother. “She’s Korean, I’m half-Korean, and it’s the traditional Korean martial art, so she wanted us to do that to get a little bit of the culture and tradition,” he says.