Benson Henderson’s spouse, Maria, holds knowledgeable MMA document of 1-0.
‘Easy’ ended his legendary combating profession after shedding by a first-round submission in opposition to Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Though the previous UFC champion is transferring on from competing, he received’t be stepping away from MMA as his spouse’s journey lately started.
Maria Henderson made her beginner MMA debut in February 2021, successful by unanimous determination beneath the LFA banner. Eight months later, ‘Mouse’ received her second beginner combat with a 40-second submission in Bellator. Henderson fought as soon as extra earlier than turning professional, which was a third-round submission at LFA 131 in Might 2022.
Henderson’s skilled debut was in opposition to Melanie McIntyre at LFA 135 in July 2022. It didn’t take lengthy for the MMA Lab fighter to safe one other submission, with the combat ending within the first spherical with an Americana from triangle place.
After successful her first skilled combat, ‘Mouse’ was signed by Bellator. She is becoming a member of the Bellator strawweight division that hasn’t had a champion since 2013. The submission specialist will make her promotional debut in opposition to Mackenzie Stiller at Bellator 293 on March 31.
Benson Henderson retires after shedding at Bellator 292
Benson Henderson hoped to perform his aim of changing into a Bellator champion by successful the Light-weight Grand Prix. Sadly for him, Usman Nurmagomedov proved why he’s the way forward for the division, defeating Henderson by first-round submission.
Shortly after Nurmagomedov had his hand raised, Henderson took off his gloves and introduced his retirement. He later shared an emotional Instagram submit that mentioned this on the finish:
“I’m sorry to my spouse for not getting you that third belt I promised you…I really like you… Thanks to my brothers & sisters at my gymnasium… Thanks to the best followers on the planet, it’s been one heck of a journey over these 17 years and I respect all of the love & help, I couldn’t have survived on this sport with out you guys…”
Henderson ended his combating profession with a 30-12 document. The Colorado native is a former UFC and WEC light-weight champion recognized to combat with toothpicks in his mouth. ‘Easy’ holds wins over Donald Cerrone, Frankie Edgar x2, Nate Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Jorge Masvidal, and Patricio Pitbull. He won’t ever be forgotten for his contributions to MMA, together with his early use of calf kicks.
Take a look at Benson Henderson’s retirement submit on Instagram beneath:
