Tag: Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler: I Never Want To Fight In New York Again

Michael Chandler had a rough night, to say the least, this past weekend at Bellator’s 180 pay-per-view (PPV), as he suffered a first round TKO loss due to doctor stoppage at the hands of Brent Primus to drop his 155-pound title. Chandler suffered an apparent ankle injury after eating some nasty leg kicks and seeming […]

Michael Chandler had a rough night, to say the least, this past weekend at Bellator’s 180 pay-per-view (PPV), as he suffered a first round TKO loss due to doctor stoppage at the hands of Brent Primus to drop his 155-pound title. Chandler suffered an apparent ankle injury after eating some nasty leg kicks and seeming […]

Bellator Boss on Board with Brent Primus-Michael Chandler Rematch

Brent Primus took advantage of his opportunity this past weekend at Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, defeating Michael Chandler and becoming the new lightweight champion. Chandler suffered a gruesome ankle injury during the fight, which ultimately led to the doctor stopping the action. So, does Bellator president Scott Coker want to see a rematch between […]

Brent Primus took advantage of his opportunity this past weekend at Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, defeating Michael Chandler and becoming the new lightweight champion. Chandler suffered a gruesome ankle injury during the fight, which ultimately led to the doctor stopping the action. So, does Bellator president Scott Coker want to see a rematch between […]

Action-Packed MMA Weekend Left Much to Be Figured Out (Editorial)

Chael Sonnen, Kevin Lee, Matt Mitrione and Brent Primus were all big winners over the weekend, but what stood out? In all honestly, it was a big letdown for many fighters because of circumstances beyond their control. Sonnen out-wrestled Wanderlei Silva, but the bout brought a less-than-impressive conclusion to their rivalry. Lee scored a first […]

Chael Sonnen, Kevin Lee, Matt Mitrione and Brent Primus were all big winners over the weekend, but what stood out? In all honestly, it was a big letdown for many fighters because of circumstances beyond their control. Sonnen out-wrestled Wanderlei Silva, but the bout brought a less-than-impressive conclusion to their rivalry. Lee scored a first […]

Brent Primus Earns Controversial Stoppage Over Michael Chandler

Longtime Bellator fighter Michael Chandler, who has been on fire as of late, met his toughest competition to date on Saturday night at Bellator NYC on pay-per-view as he defended his lightweight title against Brent Primus. In the very first round, Primus kicked him and Chandler fell down. Chandler got back to his feet but […]

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Longtime Bellator fighter Michael Chandler, who has been on fire as of late, met his toughest competition to date on Saturday night at Bellator NYC on pay-per-view as he defended his lightweight title against Brent Primus.

In the very first round, Primus kicked him and Chandler fell down. Chandler got back to his feet but his left knee was hurting him badly. This led to Primus targeting the knee while Chandler tried to keep composure. Chandler showed some life as he rocked him with a right hook but Chandler stumbled again immediately. The referee calls time and the doctor checked on Chandler. As of a result, the fight was called. Primus is the new lightweight champion.

In his post-fight interview, Primus said that he would love to give Chandler a rematch right away. Chandler claimed that he could still go but ultimately it was not his decision.

Coming into this fight, there were some question marks regarding how Primus would do against Chandler due to his history against top tier competition. He was on a seven fight winning streak with his most notable win over Derek Anderson in August of 2015. He proved the doubters wrong by beating Chandler. This loss is devastating to Chandler, who was on fire leading into this fight. He was on a four fight winning streak with his last loss coming to Will Brooks in November of 2014. The Bellator homegrown talent has been on top of his game as of late and it will be interesting to see who the promotion pairs him up with next. Possibly, a rematch with Primus.

Brent Primus def. Michael Chandler via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 2:22 of Round 1.

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Brent Primus Wins Bellator Lightweight Title Due to Injury

Michael Chandler (16-4) lost his Bellator lightweight title against Brent Primus (8-0) due to an ankle injury. Chandler blocked a high kick at the start of the opening frame. Primus threw another head kick, but that was blocked as well. A kick to the body sent Chandler off balance a bit. Chandler hurt his ankle […]

Michael Chandler (16-4) lost his Bellator lightweight title against Brent Primus (8-0) due to an ankle injury. Chandler blocked a high kick at the start of the opening frame. Primus threw another head kick, but that was blocked as well. A kick to the body sent Chandler off balance a bit. Chandler hurt his ankle […]

Michael Chandler Ditching ‘Here Goes Nothing’ Fighting Style

Michael Chandler is no longer taking the go for broke approach to his fighting style. Chandler is the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, who is known for his exciting style. The 155-pound kingpin hasn’t been shy to trade leather in his previous bouts, but times are changing. He told MMAJunkie.com that he isn’t worried about the […]

Michael Chandler is no longer taking the go for broke approach to his fighting style. Chandler is the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, who is known for his exciting style. The 155-pound kingpin hasn’t been shy to trade leather in his previous bouts, but times are changing. He told MMAJunkie.com that he isn’t worried about the […]