Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight title will be defended on network television.
USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com confirmed with UFC officials that current lightweight champion Benson Henderson will face Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 5, which takes place Dec. 8 at a host site that has yet to be determined.
A light-heavyweight matchup between former champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Alexander Gustafsson will serve as the night’s co-feature, and a rebooked B.J. Penn vs. Rory MacDonald fight also is set.