Bellator 54 Main Event is Set: Michael Chandler To Face Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez

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At Bellator 54 in Atlantic City, NJ, Season 4 Tournament winner Michael Chandler will face champion Eddie Alvarez. The event takes place on October 15th at Boardwalk Hall Ballroom.

Chandler defeated Marcin Held, Lloyd Woodard and Patricky “Pitbull” Freire to earn the title shot. Alvarez is on a 7-fight win streak with notable defeats over Josh Neer, Roger Huerta and Pat Curran during that spell.

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