Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull staff picks and predictions

The Bloody Elbow staff has made its predictions for Bellator 221, and most of us are backing lightweight champion Michael Chandler to defend his title against featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. As for the welterweight tournament semifinals, it’s a clean sweep for former champ Douglas Lima over Michael Page.

Note: Predictions are entered throughout the week and collected the day before the event. Explanations behind each pick are not required and some writers opt not to do so for their own reasons. For example, if Phil Mackenzie entered all of his predictions on Wednesday without adding in any explanations, he has no idea if he’s going to be the only one siding with one fighter…