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#3. Shane Kruchten (12-4) vs. Daniel Straus (25-8) (Featherweight)
This was set to be Daniel Straus' first fight ever since he suffered a bad motorcycle accident. After undergoing extensive rehab, Straus was all set to make his return for the first time since he lost to Emmanuel Sanchez in October 2017. As for Kruchten, the San Diego native lost his last fight against Aaron Pico in January 2018 at Bellator 192.
However, this fight was all about Straus and his redemption story. The former Bellator Featherweight Champion didn't let ring-rust affect him as he emphatically finished off Kruchten in the first round itself.
Kruchten was the more animated fighter in the early exchanges as he used the feints and jabs to put Straus off his game. Straus cut the distance with a strong left strike and got his first takedown of the fight. Kruchten got back up and Straus then began to play his game. He forced Kruchten into moving weirdly and cracked him with a massive left hand. Straus rammed a visibly hurt Kurcthten into the fence and effortlessly took his back. Rear naked choke a job well done. Welcome back, Mr. Straus.
Result: Daniel Straus def. Shane Kruchten
That was a heartening win for the fans to witness as Straus has been through a lot in the past few years. It was a deserved victory for the former Champion as he looks to chart the path towards reclaiming the title he once held.
