A battle of former champs has been added to UFC Fight Night 59, in Boston, between former UFC title-holder Benson Henderson, and former Bellator champ, Eddie Alvarez.
UFC officials announced the bout this afternoon.
The two will serve as the co-main event to the Conor McGregor vs. Dennis Siver headliner. UFC Fight Night 59 takes place on January 18 and will air on FOX Sports 1.
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Both Benson Henderson and Eddie Alvarez are coming off losses inside the UFC’s Octagon.