On his official website, Former UFC and WEC Champion Benson Henderson announced today that revealed that he has signed with Bellator MMA.
“I’d like to officially announce my move over to Bellator MMA,” Henderson wrote. “I’m beyond excited for this next phase of my career, it’s a big move, like any move when switching employers or jobs after having worked somewhere for such a long time.”
Specifics of the signing were not mentioned in Henderson’s post, in which the fighter also thanked former UFC bosses Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta for helping to change his life. UFC officials have already confirmed that the promotion chose to waive its rights to match offers for Henderson’s services.