Watch the Michael Chandler KO of David Rickels

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler arrives at Spike TV's 6th... — Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler arrives at Spike TV's 6th Annual "Guys Choice Awards" at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. (June 2, 2012) Credit: Getty

By Mark La MonicaAugust 1, 2013

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler landed a big right hand to drop David Rickels in the first minute of the fight at Bellator 97.

Watch the knockout video below.

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