Benson Henderson explains return from retirement and if he’s one-and-done now that he’s back
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Benson Henderson, who retired from MMA in 2023, is making a comeback with a main event fight against rising star Patrick Habirora at PFL Brussels on May 23, after encouragement from PFL head matchmaker Mike Kogan.
- Despite retirement, Henderson has remained active in combat sports, competing in boxing, Karate Combat, and wrestling, while also coaching and training regularly at The MMA Lab in Arizona.
- Henderson emphasizes his commitment to hard work and continuous training, stating that he never truly stopped preparing for competition even after retiring from MMA.
- His return to fighting was partly influenced by giving his wife time to focus on her fighting career, which has since been slowed by injuries, prompting him to seize the PFL opportunity.
- Henderson is taking a cautious approach, focusing solely on his upcoming fight but remains open to continuing his comeback beyond this bout, depending on future offers and his physical condition.