Bellator heads back overseas this weekend for Bellator 176, which takes place Saturday at Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, with a main card that airs on Spike following prelims streamed on MMAjunkie. A middleweight championship rematch takes center stage in the main event when reigning champion Rafael Carvalho (13-1 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) looks to earn a second victory over striking legend Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) after the pair fought to a lackluster split decision at Bellator 155 in May 2016. For more on the numbers behind the 185-pound title fight, as well as the other bouts scheduled for the main card, check out 17 pre-event facts about Bellator 176. * * * * Main event Rafael Carvalho and Melvin Mahoef Carvalho vs. Manhoef marks the 10th middleweight championship fight in Bellator history. Carvalho vs
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Bellator 176 pre-event facts: Melvin Manhoef can become Bellator’s oldest titleholder – MMA Junkie