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Farah Hannoun and Nolan King

Benson Henderson wanted fastest route back to title shot – and he drew Islam Mamedov

PHOENIX – Benson Henderson says he asked Scott Coker for an opponent who would get him closest to a title shot.

Despite losing three in a row, former WEC and UFC lightweight champion Henderson (28-11 MMA, 5-6 BMMA) has not given up on his hopes to add another belt to his collection.

Henderson will be making a quick turnaround after losing to Brent Primus in October when he meets Islam Mamedov (20-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) in Saturday’s Bellator 273 co-main event. It’s a tough outing that he asked for.

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