Benson Henderson just defeated a pupil of Khabib Nurmagomedov at the Bellator 273. Longtime fan favorite, Henderson edged out a split decision against Islam Mamedov.
If this is indeed the end… Thank you, Benson. ?
A Hall of Fame-worthy career, @BensonHenderson snaps his losing streak with a Split Decision win at #Bellator273 LIVE on @SHOsports. pic.twitter.com/tL4HmBQ3yq
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) January 30, 2022
With this victory Henderson snapped his own losing streak in addition to Mamedov’s 20 fight winning spree.
Khabib and Usman Nurmagomedov reaction to Islam Mamedov escaping the submission attempt from Benson Henderson ..
unfortunately, islam still lost a split decision in a very close fight pic.twitter.com/PD4C3eN8o0— Pablo_Escobar (@JM97_79) January 30, 2022
Khabib on his way to the judge's table: #Bellator273 pic.twitter.com/zpilzIpcaN
— MacMally? (@MacMallyMMA) January 30, 2022
???#Bellator273 https://t.co/pWhJbROFMP pic.twitter.com/uFXWXcFdHw
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) January 30, 2022
A big opportunity for @BensonHenderson in Round 1 with the guillotine but @Islam__Mamedov escapes!
Watch #Bellator273 LIVE on @SHOSports ?https://t.co/TbKTQ7lKsu pic.twitter.com/TPJ0WSvWYo
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) January 30, 2022
Mamedov and Henderson fought for 3 rounds. Henderson had lost last 3 fights inside the Bellator cage.
Khabib was gonna flip if Mamedov tapped haha pic.twitter.com/7nKoNY5HvQ
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 30, 2022
Mamedov’s management questioned the judges decision in the end.
Great night of fights at @BellatorMMA but some of these judges need to be investigated, but this is the fight game
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) January 30, 2022
Curious words from Abdelaziz who himself was a subject to the FBI investigation back in the day.
This was the last fight on Henderson’s contract. After the fight he revealed he was pondering retirement or switching to Nurmagomedov’s promotion Eagles FC.
Since 2014, Benny A. King has been fully immersed in the world of combat sports. Starting with a blog about Greco Roman wrestling, Benny’s passion for combat sports has led him to explore various disciplines.