Twitter reacts to former UFC champ Benson Henderson signing Bellator contract

Welcome to the family @BensonHenderson #BellatorNation pic.twitter.com/OT7YVYdB74

— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) February 1, 2016

Spoke w/ @danawhite, who said he declined to match @BensonHenderson's @BellatorMMA offer. "He's a great guy, and we wish him all the best."

— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) February 1, 2016

Aljo on deck…

— malki kawa (@malkikawa) February 1, 2016

Interesting. We have the same manager. I refrain from asking what his clients intend on doing. I assume Ben is happy https://t.co/R0re8SfAZG

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 1, 2016

I put out my initial @UFC offer to justify my frustrations. Everything else will be btw BellatorFC, UFC, WSOF and I. https://t.co/doE1oJ4bae

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 1, 2016

Oh we talking teams? We talking teams? You switching sides? wanna come with me? #WhatATimeToBeAlive

— Rich Chou (@rich_chou) February 1, 2016

@BensonHenderson You will be missed. A lot. Was an absolute honor to have the chance to call your fights.

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) February 1, 2016

I always knew these would come in handy. Welcome to @BellatorMMA Mr. @BensonHenderson. pic.twitter.com/sWjo7c54Wo

— C.J. Tu??le (@kidceej) February 1, 2016

Benson Henderson announces he's signed with Bellator, thanks UFC, even the support staff no one ever hears about. https://t.co/rzHbRpA1xE

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) February 1, 2016

Congrats @BensonHenderson on new contract with @bellatormma #watch #future #newchamp https://t.co/CjoKIq0eeY

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) February 1, 2016

Bendo on Bellator is great news. Can Aldo go too?

— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) February 1, 2016

How crucial were Benson's past 2 fights? Short notice/moving up/good interviews/wins. Doubt many fans would follow him to Bellator otherwise

— Dann Stupp (@DannStupp) February 1, 2016

@BensonHenderson best of luck, Smooth. Been a fun 7 years working together!

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 1, 2016

Good for Henderson and Bellator. UFC doesn't lose much, despite Bendo's ability and record. Zuffa may actually benefit in antitrust dept.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) February 1, 2016

Awesome for FA market https://t.co/a2E6fqFcaa

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 1, 2016

This is really a good signing for Bellator. Benson has done good TV numbers, can fight at both 155/170, and he's rarely injured.

— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) February 1, 2016

Bendo to Bellator probably means he's getting paid well, and will also get more sponsors again. Competition is always good. ????

— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) February 1, 2016

AND SO IT BEGINS!!!! Great to have you at @bellatormma @bensonhenderson #Repost @bellatormma… https://t.co/3uaIjeAm68

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) February 1, 2016

Can we see Benson Henderson vs. @illwillbrooks86 as soon as possible, please and thank you? ????

— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) February 1, 2016

Benson is an awesome guy and a great fighter. I'll miss calling his fights but I'll enjoy watching him there! https://t.co/YPrOSGwsxc

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) February 1, 2016

The plot thickens. This is what I like to hear! @BellatorMMA @ScottCoker @rich_chou #putmein

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 1, 2016

I'll be your huckleberry… ?????? #justsaywhen

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) February 1, 2016

Terrified. https://t.co/C50d9Y0ZzB

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) February 1, 2016

Former UFC champ Benson Henderson announces he's signed with Bellator https://t.co/akLzLxVhuC via @MMAjunkie

— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) February 1, 2016