Benson Henderson’s short-notice jump to the welterweight division paid off in full when “Smooth” earned a fourth-round submission of Brandon Thatch in UFC Fight Night 60’s main event.

Henderson (22-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC) is a former UFC lightweight champion, but when the opportunity to move up a weight class to face Thatch (11-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was offered, he accepted.

Despite a considerable size disadvantage, Henderson found a way to get the fight to the ground and submit that in one of the most inspiring performances in recent memory.

To see what fighters, media members and more in the MMA community thought about Henderson’s successful welterweight debut, check out the Twitter reactions below.

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