Chidi Njokuani defeats Melvin Guillard in Bellator 171 main event
Chidi Njokuani (17-4) defeated Melvin Guillard (32-17) via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-26) in the main event of Bellator 171.
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Chidi Njokuani (17-4) defeated Melvin Guillard (32-17) via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-26) in the main event of Bellator 171.
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