Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 co-headlines Bellator Japan

Esther Lin, MMA FightingMichael Chandler and Benson Henderson will run it back three years after their first meeting.

Bellator on Friday announced the former champs will meet a second time in the co-headliner of the promotion’s first trip to Japan on Dec. 28. The bout will be contested over three rounds at a catchweight of 160 pounds.

Bellator Japan takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, and is headlined by a heavyweight fight between former PRIDE champ Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Chandler, a three-time Bellator champ at 155 pounds, took home a split decision over Henderson at Bellator 165. It was a signature win for the Bellator star to take out the former…