Benson Henderson in vs. Jorge Masvidal, with Bobby Green out
With Bobby Green injured, UFC lightweight Benson Henderson has accepted a fight with Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63 on April 4 in Fairfax, Virginia.
Just days after losing a baffling judges decision to Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 59, UFC lightweight Benson Henderson has accepted a fight with Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63 on April 4 in Fairfax, Virginia.
The controversial decision was the first back-to-back loss of Henderson’s career. Masvidal is on a three-fight win streak. A win over Henderson would be huge for his prospects.
Details on Green’s injury and and a timetable for his return are not available.
The card is shaping up to an excellent evening of action:
Chad Mendes vs. Ricardo Lamas
Benson Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal
Diego Ferreira vs. Dustin Poirier
Michael Chiesa vs. Mitch Clarke
Liz Carmouche vs. Lauren Murphy
Shamil Abdurahimov vs. Timothy Johnson