PAT CURRAN RETURNS AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN IN FEATHERWEIGHT ACTION
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Februaro 26, 2016) ? Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will make his first defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship against heavy-handed Melvin "Ne Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1) En la #?efa evento de “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " Sur majo 20 ĉe CenturyLink Areno en Boise, Idaho.
En la co-#?efa evento, former Bellator MMA Featherweight Titlist Pat Curran (21-7) revenos al ago por la unua tempo ekde junio, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1).
Biletoj por “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " Komenco #?e nura $25 and go on sale next Vendredo, Marto 4 ĉe Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office, CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com or by phone at 208-331-TIXS.
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Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey #?E “Bellator 144: Halsey #kontra?. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and extended his current winning streak to 12. The 29-year-old will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and has an impressive finishing rate of 83 Procento.
With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has been given the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor is fresh off his emphatic knockout of Hisaki Kato #?E “Bellator 146: Manhoef #kontra?. Kato” en novembro. Now the 39-year-old is in position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, before returning to kickboxing competition in the newly founded Bellator Kickboxing league.
It’s hard to find a Bellator MMA fighter with as many memorable moments for the Scott Coker-led promotion as Pat Curran. The former featherweight kingpin has been involved in wars with fighters the likes of: current champion Daniel Straus, Patricio Freire, Daniel Weichel, Kaj Joe Warren. Now “Paddy Mike” sets his sights on “Insane,” in a bout that surely has future title implications at stake.
Karakhanyan made a splash in his return to Bellator MMA in 2015, choking out Bubba Jenkins in his first fight for the Viacom-owned promotion since 2011. Nun, the Millenia MMA standout will put his knack for submitting opponents (14X) to the test against Curran, a fighter who has only been submitted once in 28-fights.
“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” Updated Fight Card
Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title Fight: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) #Kontra?. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Ĉefa Okazaĵo: Pat Curran (21-7) #Kontra?. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)