Bellator 112: Results and Event Recap

Bellator 112, held at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, was a night of thrilling fights and unexpected outcomes. The event was headlined by the featherweight title bout between Daniel Straus and Pat Curran, a rematch that had fans on the edge of their seats.

The Featherweight Title Bout: Straus vs. Curran

The main event of the evening was the featherweight title bout between Daniel Straus and Pat Curran. This was the third fight between the two, with the series knotted at 1-1. Straus had beaten Curran in November of the previous year to take the title, and Bellator decided to go forward with a rematch.

The fight was a nail-biter, with both fighters putting on a show for the ages. With just 14 seconds left, and possibly behind on the scorecards, Curran submitted the champion to recapture Bellator’s featherweight title. Curran’s victory was evidence of his resilience and determination, as he managed to secure a win in the final moments of the fight.

Other Notable Fights

The main card also featured opening round bouts in the Bellator welterweight tournament. Nah-Shon Burrell faced off against Andrey Koreshkov, Cristiano Souza fought Sam Oropeza, and Jesse Juarez took on Adam McDonough.

In a close fight contested largely in the kickboxing realm, Belal Muhammad took a unanimous decision from A.J. Matthews, likely thanks to well-timed takedowns in the second and third rounds. Muhammad stayed unbeaten and won for the second time under the Bellator banner, while Matthews suffered another Bellator defeat after his earlier loss to Dom O’Grady.

The Aftermath

Bellator 112 was a night of intense competition and thrilling fights. The event showcased the skill and determination of the fighters, with Pat Curran’s last-minute victory over Daniel Straus being the highlight of the night. The event also set the stage for future matches, with the outcomes of the welterweight tournament bouts determining the next set of contenders in the division.

Bellator 112 was evidence of the excitement and unpredictability of MMA, with each fight offering its own unique story of struggle, strategy, and triumph. The event left fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Bellator saga. Event results: MMA Fighting.

Sources

MMA Fighting; Event results record.

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