Report: Former Bellator Champ Daniel Straus Hospitalized After Motorcycle Accident
Former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Daniel Straus has been hospitalized following a motorcycle accident in Florida this past Sunday, according to Bleacher Report.
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Straus himself also released a statement: "On early Sunday morning, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I'm currently recovering and will hopefully be returning to the Bellator cage sometime soon. I appreciate all the well wishes and ask that people respect my family's privacy during this difficult time."
The 33-year-old Cincinnati native is a former two-time 145-pound titlist in Bellator MMA. The American Top Team representative regained featherweight gold with a decision victory over Patricio Freire at Bellator 145. After undergoing hand surgery, Straus was submitted in the second round by Freire to relinquish the belt at Bellator 178. Straus last appeared at Bellator 184, where he suffered a third-round submission defeat to Emmanuel Sanchez on Oct. 6.
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