Filed under: Bellator , Featured Videos , News , Videos Michael Chandler is no longer the Bellator lightweight champion – thanks to Brent Primus and a bum ankle at Saturday’s Bellator NYC event. The event aired on pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden in New York. Related Bellator NYC results: Brent Primus wins lightweight title with injury TKO over Michael Chandler Midway through the first round, Chandler’s (16-4 MMA, 13-4 BMMA) injured leg/ankle forced officials – after some initial confusion – to halt his bout with Primus (8-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), who became the new 155-pound champion. Check out the highlights above. Also see: Bellator NYC highlights: Here’s how Chael Sonnen topped Wanderlei Silva in grudge match Bellator NYC highlights: Watch the ridiculous finish to Matt Mitrione vs. Fedor Emelianenko Bellator NYC highlights: Zach Freeman shocks 10-1 favorite Aaron Pico in 24 seconds Bellator NYC highlights: Champ Douglas Lima spoils Lorenz Larkin’s Bellator debut Bellator 180 highlights: Ryan Bader edges Phil Davis for title; James Gallagher wrecks Chinzo Machida For complete coverage of Bellator NYC and Bellator 180 , check out the MMA Events section of the site
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