As expected, Chandler looked more powerful than his opponent. Michael started the fight confidently in the rack, and then transferred the fight to the ground and skillfully conducted a stifling reception. The fight was stopped at around 3:58 of the first round.
Initially at this tournament Chandler had to make a rematch with the current champion Brent Primus, but the latter was injured and the leadership Bellator of found him a substitute in the person of Hirtz.
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