Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler got redemption in his last fight. Back at Bellator NYC last June, Chandler lost his lightweight title to Brent Primus via TKO due to …read more
Source:: MMANews
The lightweight division could not be interesting right now. The undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov now sits on the UFC lightweight throne, while Tony Ferguson recovers from surgery, and Conor McGregor adds …read more
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Former champion Michael Chandler has some negotiating to do as the end of his current two-year deal with Bellator approaches.
Chandler (18-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA) is coming off a first-round submission …read more
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Stream or download Monday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guest Michael Chandler.
Chandler, who submitted Brandon Gritz in the Bellator 197 main event this past Friday, co-hosted the second half of …read more
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MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guest Michael Chandler.
Chandler, our in-studio guest host, defeated Brandon Girtz in this past Friday’s Bellator 197 headliner …read more
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Bellator hosted its sixth event of the year on Friday when Bellator 197 took place at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., near St. Louis. The main card aired …read more
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One of the biggest upsets of 2017 took place at Bellator NYC. It was there where Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler lost his belt to massive underdog Brent Primus. While …read more
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Check out Bellator 197 highlights for the top action for Friday night’s main card, including Michael Chandler’s win over Brandon Girtz in the main event. …read more
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It wasn’t the fight he wanted, but former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler made quick work of Brandon Girtz on Friday night. …read more
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Former lightweight champion Michael Chandler chokes out Brandon Girtz in the Bellator 197 main event on Friday in St. Charles, Missouri. …read more
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Former lightweight champ Michael Chandler didn’t get a chance to win back the belt, so he took out his disappointment on Brandon Girtz.
After some spirited shots …read more
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Michael Chandler was hoping for the opportunity to regain the Bellator lightweight title on Friday at Bellator 197. However, he was forced to settle for a win over Brandon Girtz.
After …read more
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Check out the results and highlights from Bellator 197, as Missouri’s own Michael Chandler choked out Brandon Girtz in the main event. Bellator 197 just wrapped up from St. Charles, …read more
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We’re just hours away from the Bellator 197 main card. While we await those bouts including the headliner between Michael Chandler and Brandon Girtz, you can catch the live stream …read more
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MMA Fighting has Bellator 197 results for the Chandler vs. Girtz event Friday night at the Family Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.
In the main event, Michael Chandler will clash with …read more
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Here’s the ins and outs for Friday’s Bellator 197 card, with Michael Chandler takes on Brandon Girtz in the main event. Viacom’s brand of Mixed Martial Arts is back this …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Who will win the Bellator 197 main event between Michael Chandler and Brandon Girtz? Fellow fighters gave us their picks.
Former lightweight champion Chandler (17-4 MMA, 14-4 …read more
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A month ago, the possibility that Brandon Girtz could soon be fighting for a Bellator championship was remote.
Over the past five years, he’d carved out a niche for himself as …read more
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Brandon Girtz believes that when he takes off Michael Chandler’s head at Bellator 197 on Friday, he will have earned a shot at the belt. …read more
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Bellator 197: “Chandler vs. Girtz” comes to Family Center Arena in St. Charles, Mo., this Friday night (April 13, 2018), featuring former Lightweight champion “Iron” Michael Chandler (17-4) locking horns …read more
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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz got the green light on Thursday after main eventers Michael Chandler and Brandon Girtz hit the mark on the scale. …read more
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Chandler
vs.
Girtz
Lawrence
vs.
McKee
Brock
vs.
Ferguson Jr.
Buckley
vs.
Storley
MMAjunkie readers’consensus picks2018: 33-23
Chandler
(93%)
McKee
(77%)
Ferguson Jr.
(74%)
Storley
(75%)
Simon Samano@SJSamano2018: 35-21
Chandler
McKee
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Dan Tom@DanTomMMA2018: 34-22
Chandler
McKee
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Mike Bohn@MikeBohnMMA2018: 33-232014 Champion
Chandler
McKee
Brock
Storley
Matt Erickson@MMAjunkieMatt2018: 33-23
Chandler
McKee
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Steven Marrocco@MMAjunkieSteven2018: 32-24
Chandler
McKee
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Fernanda Prates@nandaprates_2018: 31-25
Chandler
Lawrence
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Ben Fowlkes@BenFowlkesMMA2018: 31-252016 Champion
Chandler
McKee
Ferguson Jr.
Storley
Dann Stupp@DannStupp2018: 31-252015 …read more
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At the Bellator 197 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Friday night’s fights will step on the scales Thursday afternoon.
Michael Chandler and Brandon Girtz will have to make the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Friday’s Bellator 197 fight card features some familiar names along with some names fans could get more accustomed to hearing in the future.
In the main event, two of the more …read more
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MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Michael Chandler has accepted the fact he’s not fighting for the Bellator lightweight title Friday, and that means he’s turned focus completely off champ Brent Primus.
Primus …read more
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MMAjunkie Radio cohost and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of all of Bellator’s top bouts. Today, we look at Bellator 197’s main event.
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Michael Chandler …read more
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Bellator 197: “Chandler vs. Girtz” comes to Family Center Arena in St. Charles, Mo., on April 13, 2018, featuring a main event between former Lightweight champion “Iron” Michael Chandler (17-4) …read more
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The second of three Bellator events in April takes place Friday when The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., hosts Bellator 197. The card airs on Paramount following prelims on …read more
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Patricio Freire has another rematch ahead of him inside the Bellator cage.
After a failed attempt to secure a lightweight bout with Michael Chandler, “Pitbull” will headline Bellator’s first trip to …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator 197: “Chandler vs. Girtz” comes to Family Center Arena in St. Charles, Mo., this Friday night (April 13, 2018), featuring former Lightweight champion “Iron” Michael Chandler (17-4) against fellow …read more
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Longtime Bellator fighter Michael Chandler, who has been on fire as of late, met his toughest competition to date at the Bellator NYC on pay-per-view as he defended his lightweight …read more
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Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is known for his ability to consistently put on gritty, memorable battles.
Amid a wide variety of pickings, two stand out: the ones with fellow …read more
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MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Leon Edwards and Casey Stern.
Gaethje is gearing up for a fight with …read more
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Bellator president Scott Coker put the kibosh on talks of Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Freire. Chandler, who is a lightweight, has gotten into a bit of a beef with “Pitbull,” …read more
Source:: MMANews
Michael Chandler and Patricio Freire each seemed to be interested in fighting the other at Bellator 197 next month. That fight, though, is not going to happen.
Instead, Chandler will …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Event: Bellator 197: “Chandler vs. Girtz”Date: Fri., April 13, 2018, on Paramount NetworkLocation: Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri
Bellator 197 Main Event:
155 lbs.: Michael Chandler (17-4) vs. Brandon Girtz (15-7)
Bellator …read more
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Patricio Freire wanted to face Michael Chandler, but he didn’t get the terms he wanted. Freire and Chandler have been involved in a bit of a beef. It all stems …read more
Source:: MMANews
In a way, Patricio Freire did turn down a fight with Michael Chandler. But does that make him, as Chandler said, a “coward”?
Given the specific set of circumstances around a …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Chandler will fight Brandon Girtz in the main event of Bellator 197 in St. Charles, Miss., on April 13, but that was not the company’s first backup plan.
Chandler, who …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator MMA lightweight champion Brent Primus still has yet to make his first title defense, and won’t be able to do so in April vs. Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler will …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Brent Primus’ rematch with Michael Chandler won’t happen at Bellator 197, but in the words of the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, “it’s going to happen sooner than later.”
Primus posted a …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Tuesday night MMA Fighting reported that Bellator MMA lightweight champion Brent Primus had to withdraw from his much-anticipated rematch against Michael Chandler. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The original Bellator 197 main event has undergone a makeover after lightweight champion Brent Primus had to withdraw because of an injury. …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
According to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani, Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus is out of his April 13 lightweight title defense against Michael Chandler at Bellator 197 due to a knee injury. …read more
Source:: MMANews
A Bellator MMA lightweight title rematch between Brent Primus and Michael Chandler has been pulled from Bellator 197 on April 13 in Missouri. Primus has been forced to withdraw due …read more
Source:: ESPN
It turns out Michael Chandler will have to wait longer for a second crack at Brent Primus.
Primus (8-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), Bellator’s undefeated lightweight champion, has been injured and forced …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus has been forced to withdraw from his April 13 title defense against Michael Chandler after suffering an injured knee, MMA Fighting has learned.
As a result, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator 197 “Primus vs. Chandler 2” goes down Apr. 13, 2018 at Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Former two time Lightweight champion “Iron” Michael Chandler (17-4) will be looking …read more
Source:: MMAMania