They were the participants in one of the most forgettable fights of 2016. Consider this their do-over.
Rafael Carvalho will defend the Bellator MMA middleweight championship against Dutch knockout artist Melvin Manhoef in the Bellator 176 headliner on Saturday at Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy. Their rematch -- Carvalho won the first meeting between the two by split decision on May 20 -- will highlight a four-fight main card that airs on Spike TV at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT (latest odds).
Carvalho will enter the cage with the wind of a 13-fight winning streak in his sails.