Benson Henderson is ready to face the best the world has to offer, but he'll be doing it in a different weight class for the foreseeable future.
After successfully rolling the dice in a higher weight class against dangerous striker Brandon Thatch back in February, the former lightweight champion has decided to vacate his place as a major player in the 155-pound collective and join the ranks of the talent-stacked welterweight division. With his long-held perennial contender status in the lightweight fold going strong, Henderson's decision to commit himself to a new division came as a surprise to some in the MMA community.