According to the headliners of Bellator 155, MMA fans needn’t worry about a fight slowed by pesky grappling exchanges. “It’s going to be a kickboxing fight, but with MMA gloves,” announced middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho (30-12 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), who defends his title on the Spike-televised main card of Friday’s event at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. That’s great news, indeed, for fans who prefer their MMA without takedowns and submissions. It should positively be music to the ears of kickboxer turned MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef (12-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA), who attempts to win the Bellator belt after a comeback win and a pair of concussive setbacks since signing with the Viacom-owned promotion. But what are the chances Carvalho’s prediction turns into reality
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