Benson Henderson UFC 186 lost its planned co-headliner earlier today, but former champion Benson Henderson is willing to save the day. Henderson, a former lightweight titleholder who recently made a successful welterweight debut, today issued an open call for 170-pound opponents. Henderson’s call came after Bellator MMA was granted a temporary injunction earlier today to prevent Quinton Jackson (35-11 MMA, 7-5 UFC) from fighting Fabio Maldonado (22-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC) in UFC 186’s planned co-headliner. As he wrote (via Twitter ): Hey @ufc looks like u guys need some help for #UFC186 …I can make 170lbs by then, any takers??? #OpenCall #TheOnceAndFutureKing — Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) April 7, 2015 UFC 186 takes place in less than three weeks; Montreal’s Bell Centre hosts the pay-per-view card, which has already undergone a number of lineup changes, on April 25
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Benson Henderson willing to save UFC 186, issues open call for opponents – MMA Junkie