UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

The UFC’s historic return to Japan took place inside the Saitama Super Arena, a venue with deep MMA history dating back to the PRIDE era. The event featured a rare seven fight main card and was headlined by a Lightweight Championship bout between reigning Champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Benson Henderson. After five rounds of high level, technical action, Henderson earned a unanimous decision to capture the title, closing a night that connected the UFC to Japan’s rich MMA past.