According to MMAJunkie.com, Ben Henderson’s manager, Malki Kawa, has said his client has verbally agreed to face Clay Guida.
Kawa said he feels that Henderson has done enough to earn a title shot. However, Henderson would agree to face Guida only if their fight were broadcast on the UFC’s debut on FOX, slated for November 12.
Guida’s manager,John Fosco, first proposed the idea of potentially lining up the two lightweight contenders earlier this week, only for Henderson’s camp to respond and seemingly accept.
Fosco said Guida vs. Henderson is a perfect fight to headline the upcoming UFC on FOX event.
“We will attract a whole new number of viewers on prime-time TV because we know Clay’s style,” Fosco said.
“We know it’s high-pace and high-energy.”
Henderson and Guida are known for their frenetic pace and high-octane offense that have both entertained fans and solidified them as a fan-favourites.
Both competitors have also added some momentum for themselves, as Henderson and Guida are currently enjoying respective winning streaks. Guida has racked three consecutive wins over Anthony Pettis, Takanori Gomi and Rafael dos Anjos. Henderson has compiled two straight wins over Mark Bocek and Jim Miller.
While the main event remains a mystery for now. Kawa hopes the UFC complies with both parties agreement and believes the bout would be an entertaining main event.
“I can’t think of any better way for the UFC to make its FOX debut than for Ben to fight Clay in the evening’s main event,” Kawa said.
“There’s no possible way Ben and Clay won’t deliver an absolute thriller.”
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