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8. Michael Chandler vs. Patricky Freire
Bellator 157
June 24, 2016 | St. Louis
Chandler reclaimed the Bellator lightweight crown with a violent first-round knockout on Freire at the Scottrade Center. He brought it to an emphatic close 2:14 into Round 1, capturing the title that was left vacant when Will Brooks departed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

It did not last long, as Chandler bailed on a few takedown attempts before settling in on his feet. The onetime NCAA All-American wrestler feinted a jab and fired a right cross behind it, connecting square on the Brazilian’s chin. The concussive blow put the unconscious “Pitbull” on the mat, where no follow-up strikes were necessary.

The victory gave Chandler a 2-0 advantage in their head-to-head series.

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