Former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran returns from a career-long layoff on Friday at Bellator 184. Injuries were the culprit behind the long break, and during that time Curran’s eyes were opened to a future without fighting. Curran’s (22-7 MMA, 12-4 BMMA) problematic back has kept him out of action since May 2016. He’s fought just twice since February 2015, but will finally return to the cage at Bellator 184 when he meets John Teixeira (21-2-2 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) in a featherweight bout on the Spike-televised main card at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Prelims stream on MMAjunkie. The lack of competition forced Curran to find other means of financial stability, he said
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Pat Curran returns at Bellator 184, but how long will he stick around? – MMA Junkie