Best fights of Pat Curran
Over 12 years as a professional, Pat Curran has compiled a 23-9 (12) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Pat Curran chokes out Shahbulat Shamhalaev
On April 4, 2013 Pat Curran defended his Bellator featherweight title against Shahbulat Shamhalaev. Curran was 25 years old with a record of 18-4, and Shamhalaev was 29 with a record of 12-1-1. Curran was on a 5-fight winning streak and Shamhalaev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Curran submitted Shahbulat Shamhalaev via choke-out in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Pat Curran defeats Roger Huerta
On May 6, 2010 Pat Curran faced Roger Huerta in a lightweight bout. Curran was 22 years old with a record of 11-3, and Huerta was 26 with a record of 21-3-1. Curran was on a 2-fight winning streak and Huerta was coming off a win. Curran won via unanimous decision.
3. Pat Curran defeats John Macapá
On October 6, 2017 Pat Curran faced John Macapá in a featherweight bout. Curran was 30 years old with a record of 22-7, and Macapá was 30 with a record of 21-2-2. Curran was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Macapá was coming off a loss. Curran won via unanimous decision.
4. Pat Curran submits Daniel Straus in their 2nd fight
On March 14, 2014 Pat Curran fought Daniel Straus for the Bellator featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Curran was 26 years old with a record of 19-5, and Straus was 29 with a record of 22-4. Curran was coming off a loss, while Straus was on a 6-fight winning streak. Curran submitted Daniel Straus via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
5. Pat Curran KOs Marlon Sandro
On August 20, 2011 Pat Curran faced Marlon Sandro in a featherweight bout. Curran was 23 years old with a record of 15-4, and Sandro was 34 with a record of 19-2. Both Curran and Sandro were on a 2-fight winning streak. Curran stopped Marlon Sandro via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Pat Curran defeats Georgi Karakhanyan
On May 20, 2016 Pat Curran faced Georgi Karakhanyan in a featherweight bout. Curran was 28 years old with a record of 21-7, and Karakhanyan was 30 with a record of 24-5-1. Curran was coming off a win, while Karakhanyan was coming off a loss. Curran won via unanimous decision.
7. Pat Curran defeats Ronnie Mann
On July 23, 2011 Pat Curran faced Ronnie Mann in a featherweight bout. Curran was 23 years old with a record of 14-4, and Mann was 24 with a record of 20-3-1. Curran was coming off a win and Mann was on a 4-fight winning streak. Curran won via unanimous decision.
8. Pat Curran defeats Emmanuel Sanchez
On June 26, 2015 Pat Curran faced Emmanuel Sanchez in a featherweight bout. Curran was 27 years old with a record of 20-7, and Sanchez was 24 with a record of 10-1. Curran was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Sanchez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Curran won via unanimous decision.
9. Pat Curran defeats Toby Imada
On June 10, 2010 Pat Curran faced Toby Imada in a lightweight bout. Curran was 22 years old with a record of 12-3, and Imada was 32 with a record of 27-14. Both Curran and Imada were on a 3-fight winning streak. Curran won via split decision.
10. Pat Curran defeats Patrício Pitbull
On January 17, 2013 Pat Curran defended his Bellator featherweight title against Patrício Pitbull. Curran was 25 years old with a record of 17-4, and Pitbull was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curran was on a 4-fight winning streak. Curran won via split decision. Defended the title.