Gallery Photos: Best of Michael Chandler view 27 images Bellator champions Michael Chandler and Patricio Freire have been talking about a fight for some time. It appears they’ll finally get it. On Thursday, ESPN.com cited sources in reporting that Chandler (19-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) and Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) will square off May 11 in the Bellator 221 headliner from Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. MMAjunkie later verified the news with a person close to the situation who requested to remain anonymous because a formal announcement hasn’t been made, though is expected later this week. Freire, the promotion’s featherweight champ, will move up in weight to challenge Chandler for his lightweight title
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Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Freire champ-vs.-champ bout to headline Bellator 221 – MMA Junkie