Benson looked extremely impressive, he did pretty much exactly what I wanted him to do. (Overpower Diaz in the clinch and on the ground). Except for the Frankie Edgar rematch, Benson has looked great in the UFC. I really liked his grey walk-out shirt too, I may need to add a 3rd Benson shirt to my wardrobe.

As for the Diaz antics, they're definitely not surprising, and I didn't mind them too much. Obviously it looks stupid when you taunt your opponent while you're getting your ass kicked, but that's just Nate Diaz.

I think Bendo has proved since the Jim Miller fight that he's just ing massive compared to other lightweights. He almost looks like he's in a different weight class when you compare him to Miller, Edgar and Diaz. His legs are like ing tree trunks.

Really looking forward to seeing him fight the winner of Pettis vs. Cerrone.

Originally Posted by PimpLimp I think Bendo has proved since the Jim Miller fight that he's just ing massive compared to other lightweights. He almost looks like he's in a different weight class when you compare him to Miller, Edgar and Diaz. His legs are like ing tree trunks. Really looking forward to seeing him fight the winner of Pettis vs. Cerrone.

Pettis is the guy who scares me the most, for obvious reasons.

Originally Posted by tylerh1701 Pettis is the guy who scares me the most, for obvious reasons.

Yeah but you just know Henderson wants to avenge that loss though. Makes for the most entertaining fight too.

On a side note, I really like the makings of a Gustafsson vs. Jones title fight. As a pretty big Gustafsson fan I want him to get some more experience before challenging Jones but if Jones can beat Sonnen, I don't really see anyone else in line before him.

Bendo would stomp Pettis now with wrestling alone. In fact, Pettis may or may not get past Cerrone.

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Why am I not surprised?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ickets-on-sale

Originally Posted by bigpimpin24 Why am I not surprised? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ickets-on-sale

Even though I'd rather see GSP/Diaz, I do feel bad for Johny Hendricks getting overlooked for a title shot even though he has won 5 straight and beat notable guys like Fitch, Koscheck, and Kampmann. Looks like he is fighting Jake Ellenberger at UFC 158 as well.

I know Nick Diaz has been back in the UFC for a while, but it still amazes me that the UFC keeps re-signing him. He was kicked out for how he behaved before, but they re-signed him anyway. He attacked Joe Riggs at a hospital for crying out loud!!!

It must really suck to be Johnny Hendricks right now. Apparently he respects UFC too much or doesn't smoke enough weed.

Teixeira vs. Jackson scheduled for UFC on Fox 6 in January. It would be interesting to see Rampage leave the UFC on a win.

Originally Posted by icp_00_111 Teixeira vs. Jackson scheduled for UFC on Fox 6 in January. It would be interesting to see Rampage leave the UFC on a win.

I got tickets for UFC on Fox 6 so I'm extremely pumped for this fight.

Originally Posted by Metal Militia I got tickets for UFC on Fox 6 so I'm extremely pumped for this fight.

Looks like a pretty good card, Pettis/Cerrone should be a heck of a fight too. Dana put on some good stand-up matches for the Fox card which is a good idea to gain casual fans.

So the UFC has officially given Eddie Alvarez a contract offer and now Bellator has two weeks to decide if they want to match it or let Eddie walk. The UFC lightweight division is already pretty loaded and when Gilbert Melendez comes over from Strikeforce and if Eddie comes along that division will be stacked. BJ Penn should come back down to lightweight as well cause he is an undersized welterweight.

Also Eddie Alvarez took a shot at Gilbert Melendez on Twitter on the topic of Melendez calling out Benson Henderson saying

"Why does Gil .M continue to call out people He knows he cant fight. Hes like the HS cheerleader who wants to s*** off every new QB.

I don't think Gilbert Melendez will make as big of a splash as he thinks he will,doesn't strike me as the #2 best lightworld in the world.

Just read an interview with Jonathan Brookins.Apparently hes broke and had to sell his house and is moving to India.

Originally Posted by ced It must really suck to be Johnny Hendricks right now. Apparently he respects UFC too much or doesn't smoke enough weed.

That guy continues to win me over. Bummer to see a guy with that type of attitude get the short end, hopefully it works out for him.

Anyone else going to UFC 156?

Anyone else laughing at Rousey headlining UFC 157?

Originally Posted by Calipso Anyone else going to UFC 156? Anyone else laughing at Rousey headlining UFC 157?

Yeah how could Rousey headline over Hendo/Machida?