Cerrone replaces Alvarez at UFC Fight Night 59

Two days removed from his win over Myles Jury at UFC 182, lightweight Donald Cerrone (26-6) is set to step into the octagon for UFC Fight Night 59 on less than two weeks notice. 

Cerrone will fight Benson Henderson (21-4) on Jan. 18 in Boston, replacing Eddie Alvarez, who was forced to withdraw with an injury. 

The fight will mark the third occasion in which Cerrone and Henderson have faced off - first since 2010 - with Henderson capturing each tilt.