Henderson survives early onslaught, submits Thatcher in fourth
The main event of UFC Fight Night Broomfield featured former lightweight champion stepping up in weight to take on rising star Brandon Thatch in a welterweight fight.
The main event of UFC Fight Night Broomfield featured former lightweight champion stepping up in weight to take on rising star Brandon Thatch in a welterweight fight.
Official Result: Benson Henderson defeated Brandon Thatch by Submission (RNC, Round 4, 3:58)
Benson Henderson long resisted the prospect of one day moving up to the UFC welterweight division, but his first performance at 170 pounds showed his skills are formidable as a heavier fighter.
Henderson (22-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC), an ex-champ in the lightweight division, wore down a dangerous Brandon Thatch (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) on the ground and secured a submission victory in the fourth round, less than one month after a disappointing decision loss to top contender Donald Cerrone at 155 pounds.