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Bellator 221: Chandler vs Pitbull, Preview, Start Time, How to Watch Bellator

Michael Chandler will defend his lightweight championship Saturday night at Bellator 221 against current featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. It’s personal matchup for Freire, who watched his older brother Patricky lose to Chandler on two occasions. Patricky will be on hand to watch Saturday at the Allstate Arena.

Bellator 221: Chandler vs Pitbull

Date: Saturday, May 11th
Location: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Main Card: 9:00 p.m. ET
Live Stream: A DAZN subscription is required to watch Bellator 221. You can sign up here.

Bellator 221 also features a welterweight contest between ex-champion Douglas Lima and the undefeated Michael Page. The winner of the bout moves on to face the victor of the upcoming Rory MacDonald vs. Neiman Gracie contest in the final of the welterweight grand prix.

Freire will step into the cage to face lightweight Chandler in the main event of Bellator 221. Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMA), is ranked 10th in the USA TODAY poll.

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