UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson recently had his UFC 164 fight with TJ Grant derailed, only to find himself in a rematch with Anthony Pettis, the man that took his WEC belt. Henderson was slated to defend his title against Grant, but the Canadian fell out of the fight due to an injury. Stepping into his place is former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis , who had given up his slot as the lightweight No. 1 contender to drop down to 145 pounds and challenge Jose Aldo. Pettis, however, had to withdraw from the Aug. 3 Aldo fight due to an injury, but is far enough along in his recovery to be ready for Henderson on Aug
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Benson Henderson: “I’ve Definitely Been Waiting to Get My Hands on Pettis Again” – MMA Weekly