UFC Fight Night on Balls Channel

MANILA, Philippines - Brandon Thatch finally makes his return after a 15-month hiatus and faces Ben Henderson in the Octagon to headline UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch which airs the five-round fight today at 11:30 a.m. on Balls Channel.

Thatch burst onto the scene via two impressive wins, one via submission and one via technical knockout, during UFC Fight Night 27 and 32. The 170-lb welterweight, who holds a 10-1-0 card, is out to prove that having been laid-off for a year does not mean that he has lost his fire or ability to crush opponents inside the cage.

Henderson makes the card interesting as the former lightweight champion is moving up for his first fight as a welterweight. He was defeated rather convincingly during his last two fights and looks to regain his status as one of the UFC’s headline stars. He is carrying his 21-5-0 record into the Octagon along with his pride as a fighter.

As the five-round battle intensifies, eyes will be on both fighters as they prove that they haven’t lost their step and are still on top of their game as they return to action for UFC Fight Night 60.