Benson Henderson isn't Going to Become a Welterweight

Author:: Opposing Views Staff
Updated:: Mar 1, 2018
Original:: Oct 29, 2012

Earlier in the week, Benson Henderson (17-2) opened up about problems cutting weight as it has become a growing issue for him as he's gotten older. This led many to wonder if he was looking to make the 15 pound jump up from a lightweight to welterweight.

Henderson spent the very early part of his career as a welterweight before finding a spot as a lightweight where he found the most success with several companies.

The current lightweight champion recently took to Twitter and responded to the proposed question with certainty.

0% chance of that...RT @chrisreed2333: @BensonHenderson any truth to rumors your considering a move to welterweight

Of his last 16 fights, Henderson has lost once. During that time he competed for WEC followed by the UFC. He is a former WEC lightweight champion. In 2012 he won the UFC's lightweight championship and defended it against the former title holder this past summer.