Bellator 17 recap: Curran shocks Huerta, meets Imada in lightweight final

Part of the allure of Bellator Fighting Championship’s tournament-style
format is the potential for underdogs to earn their way to a title with
positive results in the cage.

Nevertheless, when UFC import Roger Huerta signed with
organization for its season-two lightweight bracket, most observers felt
a spot in the finals – and likely a tournament win – was a near
certainty.

Pat Curran had other ideas.


Part of the allure of Bellator Fighting Championship’s tournament-style
format is the potential for underdogs to earn their way to a title with
positive results in the cage.

Nevertheless, when UFC import Roger Huerta signed with
organization for its season-two lightweight bracket, most observers felt
a spot in the finals – and likely a tournament win – was a near
certainty.

Pat Curran had other ideas.