Johnny Eblen seeks second middleweight title defense against Leon Edwards' brother at Bellator 299

Johnny Eblen (left) and Fabian Edwards (right) face each other at Bellator 299. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

This Saturday (23), MMA fans will be able to watch Bellator 299. Direct from Dublin (IRL), Johnny Eblen is looking for his second middleweight belt defense (up to 83,9kg). Undefeated in MMA, the fighter measures strength with Fabian Edwards, brother of Leon edwards, leader of the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg.) in the UFC.

Champion since June 2022, Eblen is trying to expand his legacy in mixed martial arts. Fabian, in turn, will face his first title fight since his debut in the company led by Scott Coker.

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In the co-main fight, the promising Aaron Pico will be the Portuguese's opponent Pedro Carvalho. A positive result brings the fighter closer to a fight for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg).

In total, Bellator 299 has 21 fights scheduled. Brazil has a representative. Otto Rodrigues, formerJungle Fight and LFA, debut for the company against Brian Moore.

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Johnny Eblen x Fabian Edwards

Champion since dethroning Gegard Mousasi In a dominant performance, Eblen wants to confirm that he deserves to be the absolute top middleweight in Bellator. Since he won the title, the fighter has added a challenge and was successful in his first title defense.

As leader of the group, the American passed Anatoly Tokov, taking another step in his impeccable trajectory in MMA. To date, Johnny has accumulated 13 clashes in the sport, never having felt the taste of defeat.

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Willing to ruin the champion's party, Edwards arrives at the appointment motivated. Buoyed by two triumphs, Leon's brother is experiencing his first fight in the company.