A successful night for Bellator with a barn burner co-main event that ended in controversy between Michael Chandler and undisputed champion Will Brooks. The crowd favorite of the night was definitely Stephan Bonner vs Tito Ortiz as the People’s Champion was victorious after a 3-round split decision.
“Tonight I thought we had something for everybody. We had some great knockouts, some technical knockouts and Tito and Bonnar, which I thoroughly enjoyed,” said Bellator President, Scott Coker.
SpikeTV has been a big support for Coker and it will be a new era for the Bellator MMA brand.
Here are some of the highlights:
Question: Michael (Chandler), what happened?
Michael Chandler: I got into a fight (chuckles). Will hit him pretty square. I’m not going to say it was an eye poke when it was a punch. I will be back.
Question: Tito (Ortiz), what did you think of that split decision?
Tito Ortiz: It felt like UFC 40 again only 10 times bigger. I’ll have to go back and watch the fight, because about the split decision. My heart took over, my mind took over. I did my job.
Question: Stephan (Bonnar), can you say what you meant by your post fight comments? Would you want to fight again?
Stephan Bonnar: I was on the shelf 2 years. I tired as hard as I could, but when you’re in your upper 30s, you know. Chandler and I were talking and we are going to hit the Chipndale’s Club and audition.