Ben Henderson: Chael Sonnen is an average white guy, but he’s marketable

Ben Henderson is a smart fighter. He knows the ins and outs of the fight game, and accepts the fact that in the world of today’s fast-paced UFC, a fighter needs to be exciting while winning to be marketable. Heading into his pivotal title bout with Lightweight title challenger Nathan Diaz at UFC on Fox 5, Henderson admits that he hopes his fights will have more exciteability and drawing power:
“It is something that I am aware of, pay-per-view buys and numbers and all of that stuff,” he said. “The two

UFC Fan Chat with Dana White, Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen (Video)

Last night, MetroPCS hosted an online chat featuring UFC President Dana White and Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The result was a night full of interesting quotes on some of the most oft-discussed topics in all of MMA. First off, Dana White addressed the fight that everybody wants to see (currently) by saying:
“I guarantee you Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones will absolutely happen. It’s happening. It will happen.”
Strong words from the ever-confident President, who is never at a lack for

Rampage: If I see Chael Sonnen, I may smack him in the face

It appears that, with his time in the limelight seemingly winding down, Quinton “Rampage’ Jackson has taken great offense to the man who has taken his spot as the trash-talking king, Chael P. Sonnen. Forced out of his bout with Glover Teixeira at UFC 153, Jackson has since campaigned to make that fight happen once again. However, many are doubting if Rampage can return to the once high level he  competed at for several years, and Teixeira is a man with momentum on his side. Rampage appeared on