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Thomas Myers argues that the resolution of Edgar vs. Maynard III will finally set the rest of the division free -- title shots will once again be possible. Read it at MMA Nation.

MMA Live 19/08/2011 featuring Chael Sonnen, Ben Henderson, Chris Lytle and more. (Auto Play). ESPN

Jim Miller talks to MMA Nation about Ben Henderson and his LW division title hopes.

WEC 53: Dominick Cruz & Ben Henderson Set to Defend Their Titles: "[Jorgensen is] a strong, powerful guy with great wrestling ability," Cruz, 16-1, said. "But his winning streak means nothing to me because I'm on a streak myself. He's got a different matchup with me and I'm excited to put an end to his streak. I've got nothing but respect for the guy, he's a great fighter, but I'm going to be better that night." - Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis - Dominick Cruz vs. Scott Jorgensen - Bart Palaszewski vs. Kamal Shalorus* * - Not officially announced WEC 53 Coverage

Jamie Varner says "Ben Henderson fought like a girl, he got lucky": "I thought I was putting all the pressure on the fight. Ben was running away a lot. I felt Ben fought scared, he fought not to lose, and I don't think he was really fighting to win," said Varner. "I just gave him an opportunity. I served him my neck up on a silver platter." "That year off made me hungry. Even though I lost and I'm really disappointed, and I was really disappointed even a few days after the fight. I was like I never want to fight again, this sucks, Ben fought like a girl, he got lucky, and I was so angry and making excuses, but honestly looking back on it, I've had time to take a breath and relax and really reflect on the fight, and I had a lot of fun," Varner said. HT: mmaweekly.com WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber coverage [vs. Kamal Shalorus]

Jamie Varner (16-2) vs. Ben Henderson (10-1) set for WEC 46 - Jan. 10th at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif: - Jamie Varner vs. Benson Henderson - Raphael Assuncao vs. Urijah Faber WEC 44 details and WEC 45 details HT: twitter.com/jamievarner

Rashad Evans let slip on MMA Live today that his teammate Donald Cerrone may be getting his rematch with WEC lightweight champ Jamie Varner, before interim champ Ben Henderson does, due to the serious injuries Henderson sustained in his bout with Cerrone. "Evans had this to say when asked if it looked like Henderson and Varner would still be fighting in December to unify the belts even in spite of "Smooth’s" medical issues: "No it doesn’t, and it looks like "Cowboy" is going to go ahead and get the fight with Varner." HT: MMA Mania

WEC interim lightweight champ Ben Henderson suffered a serious eye injury and severe dehydration during his war with Donald Cerrone last weekend: "According to Henderson's agent, Jason Genet, late in the fifth round, Donald Cerrone's heel caught Henderson in the left eye and badly injured it. That's why his eye was very swollen in the post-fight interview with Versus' Todd Harris. Genet said that when Henderson reached the locker room, he collapsed and stopped sweating. He was then rushed to the hospital and needed four IVs to get rehydrated. Henderson was eventually moved to three different emergency rooms, and it was finally decided that he needed to see an eye specialist because it was feared that he might have a detached retina. Thankfully, it was determined on Sunday morning that his retina was not detached and that he will not need surgery. Genet said Henderson still can't see out of his left eye, and is scheduled to see his eye specialist in Phoenix on Tuesday to get a final diagnosis." HT: Ariel Helwani at Versus.com