Bellator 221 went down last night in Rosemont, Illinois, and the card featured Patricio “Pitbull” becoming the sport’s latest champ-champ.
As you can see by watching the highlights below, the featherweight champ dropped Michael Chandler early on and went on to win the lightweight crown. Early stoppage? The debate is ongoing.
The card also saw former welterweight champ Douglas Lima advance in Bellator’s ongoing grand prix, as he brutally knocked out vaunted striker, Michael Page.
Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Main Card:
Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4) defeated Michael Chandler (19-4) via KO (punches) at 1:01 of round one
Douglas Lima (31-7) defeated Michael “Venom” Page (14-1) via KO (punches) at :35 of round two
A.J. McKee (14-0) defeated Pat Curran (23-8) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T.J. Jones (1-1) submission (head and arm choke) at 2:36 of round one
Tywan Claxton (5-0) defeated James Bennett (4-2) via TKO (punches) at 2:09 of round three
Cris Lencioni (5-2) defeated Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) via submission (triangle choke) at 4:55 of round one
Chris Gonzalez (2-0) defeated Charlie Radtke (2-2) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Rob Fenicle (2-0) defeated Bryan Bautista (1-1) via submission (heel hook) at 1:42 of round one
Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) defeated Adam Ward (18-12) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Christian Rodriguez (1-0) defeated Jose Leon (0-1) via submission (armbar) at 4:39 of round one
Robert Morrow (29-24-1) defeated James Bochnovic (9-4) via KO (punches) at 1:18 of round one
Dave Latoria (0-0, 1 NC) and Jason Belyew (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow
Jesse Bazzi (10-6) defeated Joey Diehl (12-10) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Josh Streacker (6-2) defeated Scott Writz (2-1) via KO (punch) at 3:33 of round two
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