The UFC’s return to Boston in January will feature a co-main event between former lightweight champion Benson Henderson and decorated veteran Eddie Alvarez, the Herald has learned.

Henderson and Alvarez, for years two of the sport’s premiere 155-pounders, are both looking to rebound after deflating losses. Henderson (21-4) suffered the first knockout loss of his career to Rafael dos Anjos in August, while Alvarez (25-4) was outgunned in a three-round battle with Donald Cerrone in his UFC debut last month.

The Herald has also learned the UFC has booked for Jan. 18 a lightweight clash between European standout Norman Parke and game veteran Jorge Masvidal, and a middleweight tilt between “Ultimate Fighter” standout Uriah Hall and contender Costa Philippou.

The UFC will stage a Fox Sports 1 broadcast from the TD Garden on Jan. 18, headlined by burgeoning Irish star Conor McGregor versus Dennis Siver at featherweight.