UFC 1 on Fox: Ben Henderson Eyes an Important Win Against Clay Guida

A key to maintaining a successful career in mixed martial arts is to remain victorious. 

Benson Henderson is one fighter who has maintained a successful career, and while he currently holds a two-fight winning streak, a victory over Clay Guida could lead him to a potential title shot. 

However, Henderson is not thinking far into the future just yet. He is still aware of what is expected of him as he prepares to meet Guida and he hopes to walk away with a win this weekend. 

"I think you almost have to look at every fight that way. Every fight you have, literally, and I can’t over stress enough how important it is just to win,” Henderson told MMAWeeklyRadio. 

Henderson said the fact that there are title implications surrounding his upcoming bout add to the pressure of competing well and putting on a good performance, but the former WEC lightweight champion acknowledged that pressure is always on you to earn a victory in general. 

"There’s a world of pressure to get that ‘W’ and that’s how I feel going into all my fights. No. 1 contender spot, or whatever, it doesn’t matter. That’s how I approach all my fights,” he said. 

While he hopes to get the opportunity to compete for the UFC lightweight title, Henderson knows he isn't the person to make that decision, but he is in charge of how he handles himself inside the Octagon. 

And if Henderson is able to record another victory then he is confident he will earn the recognition from UFC management. 

"I just take it one fight at a time, keep getting my hand raised,” Henderson said. “Eventually it will all work itself out."