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.
Bellator 253 will be headlined by a featherweight grand prix matchup between former 135-pound champ Darrion Caldwell and AJ McKee.