LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Michael Chandler def. David Rickels (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 0:44
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, United States
Michael Chandler defeated David Rickels by TKO in round 1 (0:44) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 97, held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Chandler vs David Rickels?
Michael Chandler defeated David Rickels by TKO in round 1 (0:44) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 97, held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho.
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Michael Chandler 55%45% David Rickels
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
23-11-0
Record
22-6-0
1897
Power Index rating
1860
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
37
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States
Style Matchup
-
vs-
Michael Chandler
No background on record
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David Rickels
No background on record
Striking Profile
3.91
SLpM
9.13
49%
Str. Acc.
68%
4.51
SApM
4.42
43%
Str. Def.
32%
Grappling Profile
1.88
TD Avg.
-
37%
TD Acc.
-
61%
TD Def.
-
0.50
Sub. Avg.
-
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Michael Chandler · 1-4
David Rickels · 4-1
Common Opponents
Michael Chandler
David Rickels
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 8 fights · 3 fights
39.8
Avg sig. strikes
150.7
1.13
Avg takedowns
-
1:57
Avg control time
-
103
Career high strikes
222
4
Career high TDs
-
Strike Distribution
Michael Chandler
Strike target
David Rickels
67%
Head
59%
23%
Body
41%
10%
Leg
0%
Michael Chandler
Strike position
David Rickels
74%
Distance
34%
2%
Clinch
66%
24%
Ground
0%