UFC News: Carlos Condit and Ben Henderson Sign Multi-Fight Extensions
Two of the best young fighters in their respective divisions have decided to stick around with the UFC for a while longer.
According to MMAWeekly, Carlos Condit and Ben Henderson have both signed contract extensions through their management company, First Round Management.
Condit and Henderson's manager, Malki Kawa, said:
“These fight contract extensions show the MMA world that the UFC values Ben Henderson and Carlos Condit as two of its top, young stars... Both are only 27 years old and have proven that they are contenders for titles in their weight divisions and also have strong fan bases. Fans will now be able to see them continue to grow in the Octagon.”
Condit and Henderson were each very pleased with their new contracts.
Condit was most recently seen defeating Dong Hyun Kim via first-round KO at UFC 132, and he is currently preparing for a UFC 137 showdown with B.J. Penn.
“I am honored to receive an extension before my next fight, as it shows the level of confidence the UFC has in me. I can’t wait to show the fans how much my training for this next fight has paid off,” Condit said.
Henderson doesn't currently have a fight scheduled, but in his last fight, he upset the consensus No. 3 lightweight in the UFC, Jim Miller.
“I am excited that I will have the opportunity to continue to compete in the UFC, and I want to thank the UFC for believing in me and my abilities,” Henderson said.
It will be good for the UFC, and for fans, to have these two under contract so that we can continue to see them mature as fighters.
