Ben Henderson says he can do "whatever he wants to" against Clay Guida
Posted on November 9, 2011, 11:54 AM by Joey Santosus
"With Clay (Guida), I think I can do pretty much what I want to. If he wants to stay standing, I can take him down or I can keep it standing, because I think I'm a better stand-up fighter than he is. If he wants to take it to the ground, I think I'm a better wrestler, I can avoid the takedown or if I want to take it to the ground, I can dictate where the fight takes place at. ... I always look for ways to end the fight, but at any time, if the opportunity presents itself, I want to be good enough to capitalize right away, instantly." - For complete interview with Ben Henderson, visit USA Today
Since making his octagon debut earlier this year, former WEC Champion Ben Henderson has quickly made a name for himself in the Lightweight division. With victories over top contenders Jim Miller and Mark Bocek already added to his resume, he'll look to make Clay Guida the latest addition when the two go head to head this Saturday night in Anaheim.
Though Guida's non-stop movement and bottomless gas tank have a tendency to leave opponent's mesmerized, as they watch is hair sway back and forth like a pendulum, Henderson says he is confident that he'll be successful doing whatever he wants, wherever he wants against "The Carpenter." But, what do you think LowKick'ers? Will Bendo victimize yet another UFC veteran or will Guida's kamikaze style prove too much for "Smooth?"
Further Reading: Clay Guida: I won't go into detail, but I want to finish Ben Henderson
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I have to agree with Henderson on this one. I don't see Guida winning this fight, or even coming close. His heart and cardio will keep him in it for 3 rounds, but he will lose a lop-sided U.D. to Henderson.
Obvioulsy you and your sharpers have not noticed Guida's vast improvement over the last couple of years. I actually think Guida could soon be in line for a title shot, though Henderson is a tough cookie and a great test for Guida.
Bendo is just the better fighter overall, I dont think he will have much trouble with Guida
You guys seem to forget that Pettis beat Ben. Guida brought a fast pace to Pettis and beat him on a split decision. Anything is possible in this fight... Ben is talking way too much on this one....Pride comes before a fall... Shut up Ben....
I completely agree with you gm1.
I think Ben Henderson is being too over confident and forgetting that Clay Guida recently beat the man who not that long ago beat him. Of course all of these were close fights but that is the point that I think Ben is neglecting.
The bottom line, I think the fight could go either way but if Ben keeps underestimating how very tough his fight with Clay Guida will be then, yes, he will be ripe for a fall and Guida takes the fight.
ur right "pride comes before a fall"...His fall is in the past.there's virtually nothing more humiliating n memorable as the "showtime kick" Im sure he wishes he cld go back n time n jst avoid that kick n take a loss.but his recent performances has helped wipe that memory.I'm a fan of both but I think I agree w Ben on this one.
It's the very fact though that Guida only out wrestled Pettis and Ben is a mutch better wrestler. Bens style makes him much more dangerous to guida than pettis did. Ben will own this fight.
If you think 1+1 = 2 in MMA you are seriously mistaking gm1, Pettis and Ben are two very different fighters and they will match very differently with Clay. Also Ben lost a very close 5 round title bout with Pettis where his cardio only left him in the last round and many believe that it might have been the showtime kick that actually won Pettis that fight.
Secondly Ben has looked MUCH better since that loss and just how easily he defeated Miller spoke volumes of how much he has grown.
I could be wrong but I think Ben might also have been injured for his fight vs Pettis and wasn't close to a 100%.
But all that aside I just don't see how Guida beats Ben.
I'm goin with Ben
Guidas cardio gonna play a big role in this one
No it wont have you even seen Henderson fight he fought Cerrone for 5 rounds and escaped about 10 chokes and didnt gas ?
They can both pull each others' hairs if they want to :D