Top WEC lightweight contender Donald Cerrone (10-1 MMA, 3-1 WEC) will meet fast-rising prospect Ben Henderson (9-1 MMA, 2-0 WEC) at an as-yet-unannounced WEC event in September according to a report from MMAMadness.com.
Cerrone had been expected to compete in a lightweight title rematch with Jamie Varner, but recent complications in the champ’s recovery process from a hand injury have forced the change in opponent for Cerrone.
While Cerrone has openly requested to compete for an interim title in Varner’s absence, WEC officials have not yet committed to the implementation of such a belt.
