Among that collective is a bona fide MMA legend. Benson Henderson, who captured the WEC and UFC lightweight titles in a stellar career, is a major part of the team at The MMA Lab.
“Benson’s the man,” said Carpenter. “Even being out for as long as he has been – he picks up fights here and there, whether it’s like jiu-jitsu matches or Karate Combat – he is still like the front runner. He’s still in there sparring, he’s still in there showing the example of what to be.”
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With his record now sitting at 8-1, and with the bitter taste of defeat still in his mouth after his decision loss to Ulanbekov, Carpenter is focused on bouncing back as he takes on Brazil’s Jafel Filho this weekend at UFC Rio.
As a fighter who has claimed half of his victories by submission, Carpenter is excited to pit his skills against a seasoned grappler like Filho, who has more submission victories on his resumé than Carpenter has pro fights.
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