Benson Henderson defeated Frankie Edgar via controversial split decision.
The first fight, where Henderson won the title, was a subject of much debate. Many viewers saw the fight for Frankie Edgar except for one up-kick that Henderson landed which seemed to leave a lasting impression in the judges minds. The first fight will be considered the closer of the two because the rematch seemed strongly in Edgar’s favor.
Henderson won the title and Edgar immediately called for a rematch. After fighting BJ Penn twice and Gray Maynard twice, Frankie lost the title controversially, and his words to the UFC President were “You tell me what’s right.”
In the rematch, Henderson landed heavy leg kicks in creative fashion to Edgar’s left calf. It left a lasting impression on the muscle as it rag-dolled Edgar a few times. The first round was a clear round for the champion.
In round 2, Edgar backed Henderson against the fence and landed a knockdown. He followed it up with a submission attempt that was...
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