Benson Henderson vs. Michael Chandler Headlines Bellator 163

A fight that a lot of hardcore MMA have wanted to see for years have been booked, and it takes place in November.

Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson would challenge newly crowned Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler at Bellator 163.

Henderson (24-6) is currently on a one fight winning streak and is 3-3 in his last six bouts. He is coming off a win over Patricio Freire at Bellator 160 by second round TKO. Chandler (15-3) is currently on a three fight winning streak and is 4-2 in his last six bouts. Chander won the title after beating Patricky Freire at Bellator Dynamite 2 by first round KO.

Also announced for the event was undefeated British striker Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13). Bellator tried to book the fight at Bellator 151 and Bellator 158, but it never panned out. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Here is the updated card for the event:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Michael “Venom” Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

The event takes place on November 19th at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sept. 1.