Benson Henderson vs Saad Awad Booked For Bellator 208

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.

Be sure to keep it locked on MMA News for the latest additions and potential changes to the Bellator 208 card. We’ve also been bringing you live coverage of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix and that’ll continue all the way until the finals.

Who are you picking, Benson Henderson or Saad Awad?

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