Bellator 165 results: Michael Chandler edges Benson Henderson to retain lightweight title
Following a TKO victory over former Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire, “Smooth” Benson Henderson earned his shot at currently reigning lightweight champion “Iron” Michael Chandler. In the end, the former UFC champ came up short in a closely fought battle. The lightweight title fight was the main event of Bellator 165, which took place at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., and streamed on Spike. Chandler (16-3 MMA, 13-3 BMMA) and Henderson (24-7 MMA, 1-2 BMMA) quickly met at the center..>> view originalTexas getting 'extreme pressure' from boosters to hire Tom Herman
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