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Ben Henderson vs. Michael Johnson targeted for TUF 21 Finale main event in Miami

It looks like Ben Henderson's next fight will be at lightweight, and it is lined up to be another main event. A match-up between Henderson and Michael Johnson is slated for the TUF 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians Finale in Miami on July 12th, one day after UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor. An initial report from Bleacher Report's Duane Finley was followed up with another one from Ariel Helwani and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting stating that the UFC hasn't made it official but is close to making it a done deal.

Henderson (22-5) previously headlined UFC Broomfield in February by jumping up to welterweight on two weeks notice to face Brandon Thatch in the night's main event.