Michael Chandler was hoping for the opportunity to regain the Bellator lightweight title on Friday at Bellator 197. However, he was forced to settle for a win over Brandon Girtz . After lightweight champ Brent Primus withdrew from the card due to injury, Chandler (18-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA) defeated replacement opponent Girtz (15-8 MMA, 7-6 BMMA) by first-round submission in the Paramount-televised headlining bout at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Chandler’s victory over Girtz at Bellator 197. * * * * THE MAIN EVENT IS UP NEXT! @brandongirtzmma takes on former champ @MikeChandlerMMA on @paramountnet ! #Bellator197 pic.twitter.com/WIAFqNcWWk — Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) April 14, 2018 #Bellator197 Main Event Closing Odds: Michael Chandler (-1003) vs
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Twitter reacts to Michael Chandler’s submission of Brandon Girtz at Bellator 197 – MMA Junkie