Henderson retains title, wins razor-thin decision over Edgar
At least on the scorecards, Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II was closer than the first. But in the end,…
At least on the scorecards, Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II was closer than the first.
But in the end, two of three judges scored the bout in favor of champ Henderson, who defended his title for the first time in another close fight with Edgar.
The bout served as the main event of Saturday’s UFC 150 event at Pepsi Center in Denver. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and Facebook.
The audience erupted in boos at the announcement of the decision, which was read 49-46 in favor of Edgar and 48-47 twice for Henderson.
“Of course, you’re always concerned whenever it goes to the judges,” the champ defended as the audience voiced its displeasure. “I fight for all MMA and UFC fans. I come here and bring it! I try to finish fights!”
Disgust turned to dejection for Edgar as he was asked for his reaction to the score.
Frankie “The Answer” Edgar Vs. Ben “Smooth” Henderson
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5) – Fight was for the Lightweight Title
Benson Henderson defeared Frankie Edgar via split decision (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)
