Bellator 222 Results: One of the most popular fighters of all time retires after crushing loss 

Chael Sonnen's gloves.
Chael Sonnen's gloves.

#2. Juan Archuleta (22-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (21-6) (Featherweight)

Juan 'The Spaniard' Archelta came into the second contest of the night on a 17-fight win streak. His opponent - Eduardo Dantas, had just won one of his last three fights. Archuleta was the all-out favourite and he lived up to the tag by notching up a knockout that would have made Mark Hunt proud.

The fight got off to a slow start as an early eye poke derailed the proceedings. Both men got an understanding of each other's range but Archuleta was the more precise of the two.

He amped up the intensity in the second round with some brilliant offensive pressure that resulted in a cut on Dantas' eye. Dantas attempted to cut the angles but Archuleta was probing for a killer blow. Juan stunned Dantas with a strike but Dantas held on. However, just before the round came to a close, Archuleta would connect with a perfect right hook that would floor Dantas. It was a walkout finish à la Mark Hunt.

Result: Juan Archuleta def. Eduardo Dantas via KO (Right hook) (4:59, Round 2)

That's 18 straight wins for Archuleta who will surely be in line for a shot at Patrício Freire's Featherweight title.

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