As MMAjunkie reported earlier this week, Benson Henderson has signed a new long-term deal with Bellator – a contract that may very well be his last.
“Smooth” previously told MMAjunkie that he hoped for one more good deal before walking away from the sport, so will he be able to add Bellator gold to a trophy case that already includes the UFC lightweight title? That’s what we asked MMAjunkie Radio listeners for our latest Daily Debate.
The results, via Twitter:
Henderson, 34, had a rocky start to his Bellator run, opening at just 1-3 in his first three appearances. However, he’s since put together back-to-back wins over Roger Huerta and Saad Awad, showing vintage form in the process. The Bellator lightweight title is next up for grabs at December’s Bellator 212, when current champ Brent Primus steps into the cage for a rematch with the man he beat to take the belt, Michael Chandler.
Could Henderson (26-8 MMA, 3-3 BMMA) meet one of those fighters in the near future?
To hear the MMAjunkie Radio crew weigh in on Henderson’s chance of winning the Bellator title, watch the video above.
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