Benson Henderson & Michael Johnson Verbally Agree To Fight
The last time we saw former lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson in action he was making a triumphant debut at welterweight, scoring an ultra-impressive finish over the dangerous Brandon Thatch in February. After his win, “Smooth” wasn’t sure whether he would continue to test the waters at 170-pounds, or if he would drop back down to his home at 150-pounds.
If his twitter is any indication of his future plans, it seems as if Henderson’s next fight could be back at lightweight. The MMA Lab product took to twitter this weekend, respectively calling out No. 6-ranked Michael “The Menace” Johnson:
What’s up @FollowTheMenace, we doin this or what???…tell @ufc to get the ball rolling, ;-D…I’m gonna start calling out other folks soon
— Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) March 28, 2015
Johnson is currently riding a four-fight winning streak, with his latest win coming over lethal striker Edson Barboza at last February’s UFC Fight Night 61. “The Menace” fired back, also in a respective way, voicing a similar desire to fight Henderson:
@BensonHenderson were gonna fight don’t worry! No need to ask everyone. Ill be your huckleberry!! Just be ready when that date is set!!
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) March 29, 2015
The back and forth words continued with Henderson saying the plan sounded good, and that he wants to get back in the Octagon sooner rather than later:
.@FollowTheMenace sounds good, I’m trying to get it in asap…don’t worry tho, I’ll be ready when it’s time…@ufc two guys here ready to go
— Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) March 30, 2015
This is a fight that actually seems like a good idea for both men. For Henderson, it would be a solid bounce back win over a tough competitor, and a win that would push him slightly up the list of title contenders. For Johnson, a win here would do wonders. It would be a win over a former champion and top contender, and a win that would make “The Menace” a solidified title threat.
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