‘Bellator 221 Countdown,’ No. 1: Michael Chandler says ‘Pitbull’ can’t handle his power

Bellator is back in the Chicago area next week, and the promotion is producing a special “Countdown” series.

Bellator 221 takes place May 11 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago. The main card streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie.

In the main event, lightweight champion Michael Chandler (19-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Patricio Freire (28-4 MMA, 16-4 BMMA), the promotion’s featherweight champ. “Pitbull” Freire will be attempting to become Bellator’s next two-division titleholder. The fight arguably is the biggest grudge match in Bellator history.

Here’s the promotion’s description of the first “Bellator 221 Countdown” episode.

Join Michael Chandler as he walks us through his workout routine and prepares for the highly anticipated fight against Patricio Pitbull on Saturday, May 11th at Bellator 221.

For more on Bellator 221, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.