Later this month, the best in Bellator will meet in Ireland for a stellar show in Dublin for Bellator 299. At the top of the card will be a battle for the Bellator Men’s Middleweight title as champion Johnny Eblen squares off against Fabian Edwards which should be the focal point point of your Bellator 299 betting. Eblen is currently undefeated and has notched an impressive 13-0 record in his MMA career. Meanwhile, Edwards has put himself in a position for this title bout thanks to his success in the Bellator Middleweight title eliminator after scoring a unanimous decision win over Gegard Mousasi. In the other notable battle of the night, Aaron Pico locks horns with Pedro Carvalho in a bout that could have major implications on the Bellator men’s featherweight division and be one of your Bellator 299 bets.
In this report, SBS will be going over what to look for from each of these fighters, along with predicted winners, and more notes about Bellator 299 betting.
| Bellator 299 Main Event Bouts | The Pick |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Eblen (c) vs. Fabian Edwards | Eblen | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Aaron Pico vs. Pedro Carvalho | Pico | -130 | -130 | -130 |
Fighter Spotlight: Johnny Eblen
As noted above, the champion sports an undefeated record and is currently ranked as the No. 4 overall fighter in the Bellator men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Known as the “Human Cheat Code,” the native of Des Moines, Iowa, and was a former NCAA qualifier was a Division I wrestler for the Missouri Tigers. Coming off a unanimous decision title defense over Anatoly Tokov, Eblen has won the majority of his fights by way of decision (seven). In fact, he has done a sensational job in his last three bouts of scoring well, notching three consecutive unanimous decision wins in a row. He has never had a fight come down to a split decision victory as well, further signifying his dominance.
Fighter Spotlight: Fabian Edwards
Opposing the champion is the No.1 contender in the Bellator Middleweight Rankings, Edwards. The younger brother of UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards, the younger sibling has put together a solid career of his own in the Bellator ranks. Coming off back-to-back unanimous decision wins, the 30-year-old from Kingston, Jamaica certainly has the skill to win in all kinds of ways. With a balanced victory sheet of four career knockouts, three submission wins, and five decision victories, Edwards can do damage in a variety of ways. For instance, his bout against former UFC legend Lyoto Machida last year ended in a first-round KO thanks to a well-timed elbow shot.
Prediction: A battle that has earned its top billing rank, take Eblen to continue his winning ways in Dublin albeit by way of a split decision this time.
Fighter Spotlight: Aaron Pico
A member of the famous Pico family of California, Pico is an accomplished wrestler and MMA combatant. He is a former Cadet World Champion and also placed second at the 2016 US Olympic Trials at 65 kilograms in freestyle wrestling. With a professional record of 11-4, the 26-year-old from Whittier, California has performed well since an early career mark of 2-2. He is coming off a unanimous decision win over James Gonzalez at Bellator 299. Moreover, not including his bout before last at Bellator 286 (loss due to shoulder injury), Pico has won seven fights in a row. Thus if he is healthy, he is a force to be reckoned with.
Fighter Spotlight: Pedro Carvalho
Our last athlete spotlight, Carvalho is a great combatant, but who has hit a patch of uncertainty in his last couple of bouts. After starting his MMA career with a record of 11-3, Carvalho has recorded a mark of 2-4, including two knockout losses. Moreover, after starting his Bellator career on a four-fight winning streak, the Portuguese athlete has hit some tough sledding. Regardless, this could be a bounce-back fight for him after falling to Jeremy Kennedy earlier this year at Bellator 291.
Prediction: This will be a hard-fought battle, but take Pico to score the win here given his more sustained success outside of injury. This should be one of the best Bellator 299 bets as well.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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