Bellator MMA is looking to make it’s return on July 17 and a new lightweight bout is set for the pay-per-view as Myles Jury will take on Gerogi Karakhanyan.
The former UFC featherweight got a much-needed win over Brandon Girtz at Bellator 239. Prior to the unanimous decision victory, Jury was in the midst of a three-fight losing streak, with losses to Chad Mendes (via TKO at UFC Fight Night 133), Andre Fili (via unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 1), and Benson Henderson (via unanimous decision at Bellator 227). Despite the devastating losses, Jury still has a solid record of 18 wins and 5 losses.
Karakhanyan’s win over Paul Redmond at Bellator 240 also snapped his losing streak. Prior to the submission victory, the lightweight suffered back-to-back losses to Emmanuel Sanchez (via unanimous decision at Bellator 218) and A.J. McKee (via KO at Bellator 228). Since his return to Bellator in early 2019, Karakhanyan has only won a single fight thus far. The lightweight’s professional record currently stands at 29 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no contest.
The yet to be announced Bellator MMA card is set for Friday, July 17, with a location and main event set to be confirmed very soon.