While current Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight titleholder
Michael Chandler will defend his belt against Rick Hawn later this year,
eight men on Friday night will embark on a quest to earn a future shot
at the belt.
All eight competitors in Bellator's upcoming season 7 lightweight
tournament, including big-show veteran Rich Clementi and undefeated
prospect Alexander "Tiger" Sarnavskiy, made weight for Friday's Bellator
77 event.
Thursday's ceremony took place at Reading Ea