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Bellator 155 Results and Video: Carvalho edges Manhoef in controversial split decision

Bellator 155 traveled to the Spud State of Idaho as top middleweights Raphael Carvalho and Melvin Manhoef boogied for the belt in Boise. Here at the results and highlights from the evening:

Main Card results:

Rafael Carvalho def. Melvin Manhoef via Split Decision (48-47 Manhoef, 48-47 Carvalho, 48-47 Carvalho)- Middleweight Title

Both guys started out showing massive respect for the other man's striking ability as round 1 seemed to be a bit of a feeling out process. Referee Big John McCarthy had to stop the bout momentarily to warn both fighters about their inactivity.