Bellator fighter and former UFC champion Benson Henderson will go up against Combat Jiu-Jitsu lightweight champion Vagner Rocha at Polaris 8.
The promotion made the announcement earlier today on social media:
Epic fight announcement. After one of the most entertaining bouts in Polaris history against AJ Agazarm, Benson…
Posted by Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Both competitors have competitive backgrounds that include both jiu-jitsu and MMA. Henderson previously defeated AJ Agazarm at Polaris 6, and Rocha’s most recent match saw him win over Augusto Mendes at Fight 2 Win 89. Their match will be on the same card as the much-hyped main event between Craig Jones and Keenan Cornelius.
Polaris 8 will take place on Sunday, December 9 at Ice Arena Wales.
