Patricio Freire sought to knock his bitter rival Michael Chandler out to become a simultaneous two-division Bellator champion, and he did just that.
“Pitbull” stopped Chandler just 61 seconds into Saturday’s Bellator 221 main event, meaning he has both the featherweight and lightweight titles. It was a right hand behind the ear that sent Chandler sprawling to the canvas, and it was over shortly thereafter. Was it an early stoppage or the right call? You decide. Whatever the case, Patricio had his hand raised and it’s perhaps the finest night of his illustrious career.
Round 1 - No surprise the fighters did not touch gloves for this grudge match.