Michael Chandler vs. David Rickels

Main Event | Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship
W
Chandler defeats Rickels
L
KO/TKO, Punches 0:44 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 0:44 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Caveman"

Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
14-1-0

Fell to 14-2
-1100
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+700
(Huge Underdog)
Champion

Lightweight
Title Challenger

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Wichita
Kansas
27
+3 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 24
+6 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
154.6 lbs
(70.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.6 lbs
(70.1 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
71.5"
(182cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Kill Cliff FC Gym Saekson Janjira Muay Thai

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 657

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rickels
4%
Chandler
96%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 97

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 97: Chandler vs. Rickels
  • Date: Wednesday 07.31.2013 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: Santa Ana Star Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 14)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Chandler Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rickels Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Chandler
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