Bellator 243 just wrapped up from the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut with former lightweight champion, Michael Chandler, knocking out Benson Henderson in the first-round of their rematch. Bendo seemed up to the task at hand, launching string body attack in Chandler’s direction. It was a sinister left hand behind a jab that dropped Henderson, and it was the followup blows that put him out. Chandler has now picked up back to back wins, which is exactly the way you want to respond when you’re gunning for a new contract.
In another quick finish, the co-main event of the evening took place in the heavyweight division and also ended in the first round.