Benson Henderson vs Saad Awad is a lock for Bellator 208.
MMAJunkie.com reports that a Bellator official has informed them that Henderson and Awad will clash inside the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY on Oct. 13. This is the same card headlined by a Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinal bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen. The full card has not been finalized.
Benson Henderson vs Saad Awad – Recent Outings
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder Henderson last competed back in April. He took on Roger Huerta at Bellator 196. Henderson emerged victorious via second-round submission. It was a much-needed win for “Bendo,” who dropped two straight bouts. He is now 2-3 under the Bellator banner.
As for Awad, he’s put together a four-fight winning streak. Like Henderson, Awad was looking to bounce back after losing two in a row. The “Assassin” picked up victories over Ryan Quinn, Zach Freeman, J.J. Ambrose, and Ryan Couture. Two of the four wins came by way of TKO.
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Who are you picking, Benson Henderson or Saad Awad?
