Despite an event chockfull of decisions, Chidi Njokuani kicked off the televised main card in quick and spectacular fashion.
At Saturday’s Spike-televised Bellator 167 event at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., Njokuani (16-4 MMA, 3-0 BMMA), who’s now on a seven-fight winning streak, bulldozed Andre Fialho (7-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in a 175-pound catchweight fight that lasted a mere 21 seconds.
Check out the highlights of the performance, which marked the former RFA and Tachi Palace Fights vet’s 10th knockout in 16 career wins, above.
Also on the Bellator 167 card, Darrion Caldwell (10-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) survived some early trouble to avenge a past upset loss to fellow bantamweight Joe Taimanglo (23-7-1 MMA, 6-3 BMMA), featherweight John Teixeira (14-1-1 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) picked apart Justin Lawrence (9-4 MMA, 2-2 BMMA), and flyweight Ilima Macfarlane (5-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) topped Emily Ducote (4-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) on points.
Check out the full highlights above.
And for more on Bellator 167, including a full event recap, check out the MMA Events section of the site.
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