Twitter reacts to Michael Chandler’s record-setting KO of Sidney Outlaw at Bellator 237

Michael Chandler rebounded from losing his lightweight title earlier this year when he defeated late replacement Sidney Outlaw on Saturday at Bellator 237.

Chandler (20-5 MMA, 17-5 BMMA) got back on track with a first-round knockout victory over Outlaw (13-4 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) in the 160-pound contract weight fight, which served as the co-main event at Saitama Super Arena in Japan and aired on Paramount.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Chandler’s victory over Outlaw at Bellator 237.

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The #Bellator237 co-headliner is on deck with former @BellatorMMA champ @MikeChandlerMMA vs. short-notice replacement Sidney Outlaw (@ImDaOutlaw).

Results: https://t.co/GPH3VXoKSp pic.twitter.com/skaUXGPUMG

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 29, 2019

Chandler with a ton of pressure early. He's putting Outlaw up against the fence and working the body. #Bellator237

— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) December 29, 2019

One of the most impressive shots we’ll see this month. What a way to end the year. #BellatorJapan pic.twitter.com/JRyrR74qYx

— Daniel Yanofsky (@DanYanofsky) December 29, 2019

Damnnnnn. Melted him

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 29, 2019

Mystic Tat, I said he was going to ko him with a right hand 😂 #BellatorJapan

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 29, 2019

Michael Chandler starches Sidney Outlaw in the first round. KO. Chandler’s first fight back since dropping the lightweight title to Patricio Pitbull in May. #BellatorJapan

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) December 29, 2019

What a knockout by Michael Chandler. He just blasted Sidney Outlaw with a straight right. Very nice. #Bellator237

— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) December 29, 2019

Outlaw talking to Coker through the cage, the TV sound was low so couldn't hear what he said but he brought some laughs from Coker.

— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) December 29, 2019

Chandler is one of the best pure athletes in MMA history.

— MaddDogg (@NateMillerMMA) December 29, 2019

@MikeChandlerMMA is the real

— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) December 29, 2019

.@MikeChandlerMMA sets a new record for most stoppage wins in @BellatorMMA history with his 12th. #Bellator237

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) December 29, 2019

#Bellator237 results: @MikeChandlerMMA def. Sidney Outlaw via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:59 https://t.co/GPH3VXoKSp

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 29, 2019