BENSON HENDERSON IN FOR INJURED BOBBY GREEN; BARNATT VS HESTER ADDED UFC FIGHT NIGHT 63

Benson Henderson got his wish granted, after losing a close split decision fight last weekend with Donald ‘ Cowboy’ Cerrone. The former lightweight champion stated he wanted to fight again soon and was willing to face anyone, anytime, anywhere.

An injury forced Bobby Green out of his scheduled bout with Jorge Masvidal after revealing he had torn his Quad, he will be out for around five months.

In steps Benson Henderson who will now be competing against Jorge Masvidal on the UFC Fight Night 63: Mendes vs Lamas card,

With an another line up revealed yesterday, Brit Luke Barnatt [8-2-0] has also been added to the card to face Clint Hester [7-4-0] along with female bout Liz Carmouche [9-5-0] vs Lauren Murphy [8-1-0].

This is shaping up to be one great fight card in Fairfax, Virginia that you do not want to miss.

UFC Fight Night 63: Mendes vs Lamas is on April 4th at Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia.

Fight card so far:

Chad Mendes  vs  Ricardo Lamas

Benson Henderson  vs  Jorge Masvidal

Diego Ferreira  vs Dustin Poirier

Michael Chiesa  vs  Mitch Clarke

Shamil Abdurahimov  vs Timothy Johnson

Liz Carmouche  vs  Lauren Murphy

Luke Barnatt  vs  Clint Hester

Author: Emma Bramford

Having been around combat sport for over two decades, my passion for MMA just grows and grows. I am a columnist for MMA UnCaged Magazine and have contributed to many leading MMA sites in the past but the time for my own is here, whilst still maintaining contributing articles to other MMA sites. View all posts by Emma Bramford