Yesterday, Ariel Helwani announced that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has been forced to withdraw from his main event clash with surging contender, Michael Johnson. Both men were scheduled to captain the TUF 21 finale card on July 12, concluding the latest Ultimate Fighter tv series pitting Team Blackzilians against American Top Team.
For reasons unknown, the UFC never officially announced the bout and it is unknown whether injury has prompted Henderson's removal from the card, and whether or not Michael Johnson will face a replacement opponent on July 12. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 finale will now feature a main event bout between welterweight hopefuls Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson.