Aviv Gozali’s undefeated streak to start his career came to a screeching halt at Bellator 274, and it’s going to take some time to deal with the fallout.
After going on a hot streak of six consecutive submission wins, Gozali (6-1 MMA, 6-1 BMMA) encountered adversity in Saturday’s lightweight bout with Bobby King (11-4 MMA, 2-1 BMMA). He started the fight strong, firing off a number of kicks. It was clear something went wrong either from the impact of a strike or a misstep, though, when he began moving gingerly around the cage.
As time came off the clock, things started to go south for Gozali. He pulled guard to avoid being on his feet, and staggered around in the moments he was forced to stay standing. He made it to the end of the first round at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., but as he geared up for the start of the second stanza, it was obvious he was compromised.
