Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz took place on April 13, 2018 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. The event aired live in prime time on Paramount Network. Michael Chandler was scheduled to face Brent Primus in a rematch for the Lightweight title. However, on March 21, Primus pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury. As a result, Brandon Girtz stepped in as a replacement.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael ChandlerSelf | Self |
 Brandon GirtzSelf | Self |
 A.J. McKeeSelf | Self |
| JJustin LawrenceSelf | Self |
 Logan StorleySelf | Self |
 Joaquin BuckleySelf | Self |
 Kevin Ferguson JrSelf | Self |
| DDevon BrockSelf | Self |
 Juliana VelasquezSelf | Self |
| RRebecca RuthSelf | Self |
 Derek AndersonSelf | Self |
| ZZak BuciaSelf | Self |
| DDominic MazzottaSelf | Self |
 Josh SampoSelf | Self |
| EEric EllingtonSelf | Self |
| JJordan HowardSelf | Self |
| AA.J. SiscoeSelf | Self |
| JJustin RobbinsSelf | Self |
| JJordan DowdySelf | Self |
| JJeff CrottySelf | Self |
| AAdam CellaSelf | Self |
| DDeWayne DiggsSelf | Self |
| CCort WahleSelf | Self |
| JJoe RoyeSelf | Self |