He had accumulated a 3-2 record before fighting Pat Curran, the young cousin of seasoned veteran Jeff Curran.
Sandro fought Pat Curran at Bellator 48 in the finals of the tournament.
Straus was scheduled to face Pat Curran on April 4, 2013 for the Featherweight Title at Bellator 95.
Pat Curran (born August 31, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist, and the current Bellator Featherweight Champion.
Shamhalaev received his title shot against Pat Curran on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95.
Pat Curran (born September 21, 1945) is a retired American football tight end.
Ted Leitner handled play by play with Pat Curran in the booth.
The main event was supposed to feature Eddie Alvarez defending his lightweight title against season two's lightweight tournament winner, Pat Curran.
Huerta lost the semi-final to Pat Curran by a controversial unanimous decision (29-28 from all three judges).
His partners were Jim Laslavic and Pat Curran.