Shortly after he’d been announced the winner over Jorge Masvidal via split-decision at UFC Fight Night 79 this past November, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson looked into the camera, took off his gloves, then set them down in the octagon. That seemed like a pretty clear indication of where he thought his career was headed. On Monday, the speculation solidified into fact. Henderson tested the free agent market, just as he said he would , then signed with Bellator MMA after the UFC declined to match the offer. It’s a big move for the toothpick-loving former champ, and a good addition to the increasingly robust Bellator roster.
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Henderson’s UFC defection makes sense for all, but also nudges the fighter economy – MMA Junkie