Coming off a two fight win streak in the UFC, Benson Henderson has the opportunity to win MMA’s triple crown. Having earned both a world championship in the UFC (lightweight championship) and the WEC (lightweight championship), winning the Bellator Welterweight Championship would make him the first fighter to win a championship in all three major promotions.

Before Henderson made the decision to sign with Bellator MMA, he was still main eventing UFC Fight Night cards, and leaving the octagon victorious at that. At the age of 32, Henderson still has many great fights ahead of him, and will have MMA faithfuls tuning in to watch his debut.

Standing in Henderson’s way is current Bellator Welterweight Champion, Andrey Koreshkov, who currently holds a five fight win streak, and will be looking to make it six tonight. Koreshkov has vicious power in both his hands and his feet, but it was his underrated wrestling which won him a unanimous decision, and the title, against Douglas Lima. We are seeing a fighter who continues to get better with each fight, adding more elements to his game, and becoming a straight up machine inside the cage.

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Benson “Smooth” Henderson’s Keys to Victory:

Leg Kicks Takedowns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Andrey “The Spartan” Koreshkov’s Keys to Victory:

Control the Distance Defend the Takedown Keep the Fight on the Feet

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Right from the start, Koreshkov needs to control the center of the cage, closing the distance when he can. Takedown defense is going to be crucial against Henderson, and being prepared for the unpredictable level changes will mitigate his offense. With power in both his hands and his feet, Koreshkov’s major key to retaining his title is to keep the fight standing.

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