Bellator 237 Results: MMA Legend retires, Former UFC Champion destroyed in the main event

#5. Michael Chandler (19-5) vs. Sidney Outlaw (14-3) (160-pound Catchweight fight)

It's time for our co-main event of the evening.@MikeChandlerMMA and Sidney Outlaw are up next LIVE on @ParamountNet & simulcast on @DAZN_USA.#BellatorJapan pic.twitter.com/zIO6fyhfpY

— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) December 29, 2019

The three-time Bellator Champion took on talented prospect Sidney Outlaw, who hadn't lost in his last nine fights. Outlaw stepped in on short notice to replace Benson Henderson. The co-main event of the evening had all the makings of a closely-contested war, however, it ended up with a clinical finish from Iron.

Round 1: Chandler was the more aggressive fighter as he attacked Outlaw's body with straight and hard-hitting punches.

Chandler kept working the body and showed off some quick head movement to avoid getting hit himself. He maintained his range and waited for the right opportunity to strike. It didn't take time for the opening to show up.

Iron connected with a razor-sharp straight right-hand shot to the back of Outlaw's ear. Lights out! Just like that, Chandler had notched up another highlight-reel finish.

Result: Michael Chandler def. Sidney Outlaw via KO (2:59, Round 1)

The Sidney Outlaw hype train came to a screeching halt as 'Da Gun' had no answer to Chandler's trademark speed and precision.

Massive right hand from @MikeChandlerMMA! #BellatorJapanMain event up next! pic.twitter.com/MTm5yJbgIs

— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) December 29, 2019

.@MikeChandlerMMA dropped a bomb on Sidney Outlaw for his record 12th @BellatorMMA finish. 💣 #Bellator237 pic.twitter.com/v8PIgTygqz

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 29, 2019