With less than a month until the event, Bellator 196’s headliner has received a makeover. With James Gallagher (7-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) injured and out of his fight against featherweight Adam Borics (10-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), the promotion called on former lightweight and welterweight title challenger Benson Henderson (24-8 MMA, 1-3 BMMA) and MMA veteran Roger Huerta (24-9-1 MMA, 1-2 BMMA) as the replacement. Bellator officials today announced the lightweight fight. It was first reported on “ The MMA Hour .” Bellator 196 takes place April 6 at Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary, and airs on Paramount via same-day delay. Related Does Benson Henderson have future as MMA coach after fight career ends?
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Benson Henderson meets Roger Huerta in new Bellator 196 headliner – MMA Junkie