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Bellator 197 results and highlights: Michael Chandler chokes Brandon Girtz out cold

Bellator 197 just wrapped up from St. Charles, Missouri with crowd favorite Michael Chandler putting Brandon Girtz to sleep with a beautiful Arm Triangle in the opening round. Chandler picked up his 15th Bellator victory, making him the winningest fighter in the promotion’s history. Will we ever get to see the Michael Chandler vs. Brent Primus rematch?

A.J. McKee picked up the biggest win of his career by outclassing MMA vet Justin Lawrence on the feet, to earn 30-27’s on each scorecard. McKee’s professional record is now 11-0, and the undefeated standout hopped up on the mic to call out James Gallagher, and also requested to compete on a card along his father/coach, Antonio McKee.