{"id":67084,"date":"2013-08-21T10:54:14","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T17:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=67084"},"modified":"2022-02-06T12:52:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T20:52:55","slug":"phoenix-international-raceway-to-sponsor-benson-henderson-at-ufc-164","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/ufcnews\/phoenix-international-raceway-to-sponsor-benson-henderson-at-ufc-164\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix International Raceway to sponsor Benson Henderson at UFC 164"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bendo.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bendo.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"bendo\" width=\"390\" height=\"270\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bendo.jpg 390w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bendo-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bendo-361x250.jpg 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phoenix International Raceway president Bryan R. Sperber announced today that PIR will be sponsoring UFC\u00ae lightweight champion Benson Henderson during his Aug. 31 pay-per-view bout against Anthony Pettis .  Working in conjunction with Niner Sports Marketing President and Founder Craig Conley, PIR\u2019s logo will be prominently displayed on Henderson\u2019s walkout shirt and fight banner during UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are truly delighted to be supporting Benson Henderson in his upcoming title fight,\u201d said Sperber. \u201cHaving a local Champion represented PIR in this important bout will be an exciting moment for all our NASCAR fans across the valley and around the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the honorary pace car driver for the semi-final race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the 29-year-old mixed martial artist will take an honorary lap around PIR\u2019s famed one-mile oval. As part of his official duties, Henderson will also participate in pre-race ceremonies and make appearances onsite at PIR on Sunday, Nov 10.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am so happy and honored to be part of the PIR family,\u201d said Henderson. \u201cPhoenix has become home for me, and I am so excited to be part of such a great event in my adopted hometown.  I want to thank PIR for having me on their team, and I am looking forward to seeing everybody at the race!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Phoenix resident, Henderson has ascended to the top of his profession, compiling a 19-2 professional record that includes wins over the likes of Frankie Edgar, Gilbert Melendez and Donald Cerrone. Henderson is part owner of The MMA LAB in Glendale and is active in the community and the growth of mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phoenix International Raceway president Bryan R. 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