Cerrone says Ben Henderson is a worthy opponent, labels Varner a fag

WEC lightweight title contender, Donald Cerrone has said hat facing good friend, Benson Henderson inside the octagon is just something he has to do, admitting he won’t be able to generate the same hatred in his heart for him like he has for Jamie Varner.

Speaking to MMAMania.com, Cerrone said:

“I kind of figured that (Ben Henderson) is who they would put me in against. I was looking forward to maybe having a rematch with Rob McCullough. Benson is definitely a worth opponent. He is a friend of mine which is the one thing that sucks. I have grown up fighting alongside the guy. I have no problems whatsoever taking the fight; I just have to go in there with someone I like. There is nothing bad you can say about that guy, he is just a real good dude. I will be in there 100% ready to fight though. I just won’t have the hatred in my heart like I would with Jaime Varner.”

“Benson is a solid wrestler so I see him trying to take me down right away. I don’t see him wanting to stand with me. But you never know, it would be cool if he did. My takedown defence sucks so I am going to really have to work on that. If he ends up in my guard I will be busy going for submissions at every turn. Maybe Varner will come back in 2010 to unify the belt. But they might have to break his arm off and get him a new one. Can I add that Jaime Varner is a fag?”

Cerrone’s frustration with the situation surrounding Varner is evident and has claimed for months that the lightweight champion is ducking a rematch with him. The creation of an interim title is a smart move on the promotion part, keeping the division ticking over and forcing Varner to face the man who holds it when he regains full fitness.

By Michael Pepper.