Benson Henderson is heading back to the welterweight division to taking on a streaking contender.
Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Henderson will face Jason Jackson in the co-main event of Bellator 253. The event takes place Nov. 19 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and will air on the CBS Sports Network.
Henderson will look to bounce back from his first stoppage loss in seven years to Michael Chandler in the main event of August’s Bellator 243. Heading into that matchup, “Smooth” had won four straight fights, which includes victories over Roger Huerta, Saad Awad, Adam Piccolotti and Myles Jury.