Bellator 226: Bader vs Kongo - Predictions and Picks

#3 Daniel Straus vs Derek Campos

Derek Campos could move on to the next round

Daniel Straus and Derek Campos could very well be considered among as two of Bellator's experienced Featherweight fighters with both men having been a part of the promotion for over five years now.

However, at this point in time, it can certainly be said that both Straus and Campos haven't had a pleasant time inside the cage in their last few outings. At Bellator 178, Straus made his return to the cage after the gap of almost a year and lost to Patricio Friere via second-round submission after Freire locked in a guillotine choke. For his next fight, Straus lost to Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 184, also via a submission finish, as well.

Campos, on the other hand, is on the back of defeats against the likes of Patricky Freire from Bellator 214 and Sam Sicilia from Bellator 212. Both Campos and Straus are in a must-win situation coming into this fight, however, despite their poor performances in the Octagon, I feel Campos holds the slight advantage over his opponent at this stage, given that Straus was stopped via submission in his last two bouts.

Winner: Derek Campos defeats Daniel Straus

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#4 Pat Curran vs Adam Borics

Expect big things from Adam Borics at Bellator 226

Curran vs Borics is another of those "protege vs veteran" fights that we've been seeing mixed martial arts for years now. Curran made his Bellator debut in 2010 and has suffered three decision losses in his last six fights for the promotion.

Borics, meanwhile, is the rising Featherweight sensation who has competed in four fights fro Bellator and has won all four of them via stoppages, therefore, expect another victory for 'The Kid' come Bellator 226, if not another win via stoppage.

Winner: Adam Borics defeats Pat Curran