Matt Mitrione The UFC’s return trip to the “Crescent City” in June has a pair of heavy-hitting fights headed for the bill. Dan Henderson (30-13 MMA, 7-7 UFC) is set to take on Tim Boetsch (18-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) in a middleweight bout, while Matt Mitrione (9-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will fight Ben Rothwell (34-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) in a heavyweight contest. UFC officials announced the new bookings for UFC Fight Night 68 on Friday night. UFC Fight Night 68 takes place June 6 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The main card, featuring a light heavyweight bout between Louisiana native and recent title challenger Daniel Cormier and Ryan Bader, will air on FOX Sports 1. Henderson has suffered back-to-back losses and dropped five of his past six after a four-fight winning streak in 2010-11.
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Henderson-Boetsch, Mitrione-Rothwell set for UFC Fight Night 68 in New Orleans – MMA Junkie