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Ben Henderson vs. Thiago Alves, several other bouts set for UFC: Korea

The UFC is heading to South Korea for the first time on November 28. It will be held at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, which has a rough capacity of 15,000 and once played host to the K-1 World Grand Prix Finals.

As officials have announced on Sunday evening, the event will be headlined by Ben Henderson as he heads back to his Korean roots. The former lightweight champ will be taking on former top contender Thiago Alves in his 2nd bout at 170 lbs.

Co-headlining the event is Mirko Cro Cop, who will make a return to Asia against Anthony Hamilton.