Zane Simon, Eddie Mercado, & Victor Rodriguez are back to break down this week’s Bellator event in London, England. With picks and analysis for the main card. From Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event down to Charlie Ward vs. Justin Moore. And maybe even some odds too.
Bellator goes head to head with the UFC this weekend with their own rock solid fight card featuring a mixture of big name veterans, notable prospects, and mid-card action fights. In the live main event, Gegard Mousasi takes on Rafael Lovato Jr. in defense of his middleweight title. While Paul Daley and Erick Silva face off atop the DAZN tape-delayed portion of the card. Throw some Melvin Manhoef in there and James Gallagher and Fabian Edwards, and there’s a lot to like for fans looking to fill their Saturday night with as many fights as possible.
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Here’s a look at the Bellator 223/London fight card as it stands right now:
BELLATOR APP MAIN CARD | 5 PM/1 PM ET/PT
Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.
Melvin Manhoef vs. Kent Kauppinen
Aaron Chalmers vs. Fred Freeman
PARAMOUNT/DAZN CARD | 9 PM ET&PT
Paul Daley vs. Erick Silva
James Gallagher vs. Jeremiah Labiano
Fabian Edwards vs. Jonathan Bosuku
Mike Shipman vs. Costello van Steenis
Charlie Ward vs. Justin Moore
ONLINE PRELIMS | 11:30 AM/8:30 AM ET/PT
Walter Gahadza vs. Oliver Enkamp
Denise Kielholtz vs. Bryony Tyrell
Chris Bungard vs. Charlie Leary
Kate Jackson vs. Lena Ovchynnikova
Terry Brazier vs. Alessandro Botti
Nathan Rose vs. Luke Ord
Alfie Davis vs. Jorge Kanella
Justin Burlinson vs. Wendle Lewis
Galore Bofando vs. Kevin McCabe
Kevin Fryer vs. John Redmond
Nathan Greyson vs. Frans Mlambo