Capture a World Extreme Cagefighting title? Check. Capture an Ultimate Fighting Championship title? Check. Capture a Bellator MMA title? The status of that goal is to be determined.
Benson Henderson was within reach of an MMA triple crown in April, but very little went smoothly in his promotional debut against then-welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 153. Koreshkov dominated the MMA Lab star across five rounds to earn a unanimous decision and easily retain his championship. Henderson attributed his poor performance to a number of factors. Koreshkov’s size and strength gave “Smooth” fits, but Henderson admits he did not adjust well to a new environment while fighting outside the UFC for the first time since 2010.