Famous Black Martial Artists

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Benson Henderson

(American Mixed Martial Artist and Former UFC Lightweight Champion)

Birthdate: November 16, 1983

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Benson Henderson is an MMA fighter who has competed in promotions like WEC and UFC. A former UFC Lightweight Champion, Henderson currently competes for Bellator MMA in their Lightweight division. Henderson is also a former WEC Lightweight Champion. In 2012, he was named Fighter of the Year by ESPN. He also won Fighter of the Year Bazzie Award in 2012.

Jim Kelly

(American Athlete, Martial Artist and Actor)

Birthdate: May 5, 1946

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Paris, Kentucky, United States

Died: June 29, 2013

Athlete and martial artist Jim Kelly won hearts with his Afro hairstyle and his roles in action film such as Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones. Apart from films, he also excelled in karate, winning contests such as the International Middle Weight Karate Championship. He has also played professional tennis.