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Ben Henderson vs. Mark Bocek Planned for UFC 129

According to MMA Junkie:
A lightweight bout between rising contender Mark Bocek and former WEC champ Ben Henderson is in the works for April's UFC 129 event.

A source close to the negotiations told verbal agreements are in place for the fight. UFC 129 is slated for April 30 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Benson "Smooth" Henderson (12-2)
Loss Anthony Pettis - Decision (Unanimous) WEC 53
Win Donald Cerrone - Submission (Guillotine Choke) WEC 48
Win Jamie Varner - Submission (Guillotine Choke) WEC 46
Mark Bocek (9-3)
Win Dustin Hazelett - Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 124
Loss Jim Miller - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 111
Win Joe Brammer - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) TUF 10 Finale
Apr 30th, live on Pay-per-view from Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
Georges St-Pierre vs. Jake Shields [WW title]
Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida
Ben Henderson vs. Mark Bocek

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields coverage

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