Benson Henderson vs Michael Johnson headlines TUF 21 Finale

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: GARYCANUCKS
Date: April 14, 2015 at 10:19 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Former UFC lightweight division champion, Benson Henderson , know the name of the next opponent. Face of Michael Johnson on the final gala of The Ultimate Fighter . The match will be the fight of the evening gala. Information about the statement, which has not been officially confirmed yet, be the first gave Duane Finley on twitter.
"Smooth" (22-5 MMA) returns after a single trip to the welterweight division and the victory over Brandon Thatch, which put a choke from behind in the fourth round match on February at UFC Fight Night 60. A month earlier Benson lost a controversial unanimous decision with Donald Cerrone . His next opponent will be known with a powerful impact, Michael Johnson.
"The Menace" (16-8 MMA) currently boasts a great PASS four victories in a row. In the left field defeated among others Joe Lauzon, Gleison Tibau and - most recently - Edson Barboza.
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale, which will be a series of gala 71. Fight Night is scheduled for July 12 in Miami. Henderson duel with Johnson, who will be pounding the evening, is the first card statement added to the final gala TUF fights-a.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Norway
Date: April 14, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Great fight! I think Benson will take it.

 

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Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013
Date: April 14, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Awesome fight

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: April 14, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

With RDA champ now, Benson is freed from contender purgatory.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spidy
Date: April 14, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Great matchup that makes perfect sense. I was hoping this was gonna happen.

 

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Originally posted by: cinyras
Date: April 14, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

awesome fight. war bendo!
but michael is a f---in tough fight when hes on his game. if he can stifle bendos takedowns he can win with that same pressure he put on barboza.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: April 14, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Benson subs him

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Mike Porch MMA
Date: April 14, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Type of pressure MJ can put on his opponents is the perfect style to combat Bendo. If Johnson comes into this fight on his game, like he did against Barboza, I'm gonna have a tough time picking.
Experience will need to play even MORE of a factor here, than in Bendo vs Thatch, if Ben wants to walk away with the W IMO.
Really looking forward to this one

 

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Originally posted by: KEITHNASH
Date: April 14, 2015 at 12:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Henderson by decision

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: smartigan
Date: April 14, 2015 at 01:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

I don't like either fighter but should be a decent fight

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: April 14, 2015 at 01:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Johnson needs to pace himself with this being 5 rounds cause it's a known fact that Benson will still be going hard in the 4th and 5th.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: DimMak
Date: April 14, 2015 at 02:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Very interesting matchup. Benson has phenomenal balance and don't see MJ game planning for the TD anyways. MJ has underrated wrestling imo but will be pushed to his limit in the later rounds where I see Benson grinding him out.
Close fight. I can see MJ edging him on the feet in the early rounds but will it be enough to overtake the onslaught Bendo will bring late in the fight?
I'm excited for this match!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: April 14, 2015 at 03:05 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

It makes sense why this fight is in July. Benson will compete at ADCC this year which is at the end of August.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Buddercastle
Date: April 14, 2015 at 03:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Pretty stoked this is 5 rounds. I think Benson by decision, This is gonna be a sweet fight though and glad to see Bendo stay at LW

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BRF
Date: April 14, 2015 at 04:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Bendo by UD

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: kirza82
Date: April 14, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

WAR Johnson! Really fun fight that makes sense. Im saying MJ by DEC.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: chromie
Date: April 14, 2015 at 04:10 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Boo ya! there you go.
Glad it's a 5 rounder, going to be a great fight with non stop action.
Going with MJ.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: May 15, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Ariel Helwani said:
Benson Henderson vs. Michael Johnson off TUF 21 Finale card
The planned Benson Henderson vs. Michael Johnson fight is not happening July 12 after all.
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Henderson was forced to withdraw from the fight, which was never officially announced by the UFC, due to undisclosed reasons. It is unclear at this time whether Johnson will remain on the card.
On Friday, the UFC announced the event was moving from Florida to Las Vegas. It will serve as the TUF 21 Finale the day after UFC 189 at the MGM Grand, and the new main event will be Jake Ellenberger vs. Stephen Thompson, which was originally scheduled to take place July 11.
Johnson (16-8) has won his last four fights in a row. He most recently defeated Edson Barboza via unanimous decision in February and afterwards said he would like to fight Henderson next.
Henderson (22-5), who immediately agreed to the Johnson fight publicly, is coming off one of the most inspiring wins of his career in February when he moved up to welterweight to submit prospect Brandon Thatch on just two weeks' notice.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: May 15, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Weak.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: May 15, 2015 at 01:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/benson-henderson-vs-michael-johnson-headlines-tuf-21-finale.66032/

Jak said:
Weak.
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Yeah bummed about this. This is the first time to my knowledge that Benson has pulled out of a fight. Something must really be going on.