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Michael Chandler vs Ben Henderson 2 set for Bellator 244

By Tyriece Simon

 

The rematch between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson is officially set for Bellator 244 on June 6. Bellator announced the fight during their Spring and Summer press conference. The fight was originally supposed to happen at Bellator 237 on December 29, 2019, but Henderson had to pull out of the fight due to injury. Chandler won the first fight by split decision at Bellator 165 on November 19, 2016.

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Chandler is looking to finish his rivalry with Henderson and back in the title picture in the lightweight division. Chandler lost the lightweight champion to Patrício Freire by TKO at Bellator 221 on May 11, 2019. Chandler would bounce back with a win over Sidney Outlaw by knockout at Bellator 237. Freire has yet to defend the lightweight championship and is currently in the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix. Bellator has yet to make an announcement on what they will do with the championship. If Chandler defeats Henderson, it can set up a rematch with Freire for the lightweight championship or be the number one contender.