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Monster Energy's Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood


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Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood

Monster Energy congratulates Johnny Eblen on defeating Anatoly Tokov in the co-main event bout at Bellator 290 in Inglewood, California, on Saturday night.

INGLEWOOD, Calif., Feb. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- And still the champ! Monster Energy congratulates Johnny Eblen on defeating Anatoly Tokov in the co-main event bout at Bellator 290 in Inglewood, California, on Saturday night. In the Bellator MMA Middleweight World Championship fight, the 31-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, went the distance for a unanimous decision win (50-45, 49-46, 49-46).

BELLATOR 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 was showcased in front of a high-energy crowd inside the Kia Forum in Inglewood on February 4, 2023. The main card was broadcast live on Showtime, and the Monster Energy Prelims streamed live on YouTube.

“That’s how I fight. As the fight goes on, I get better." - Johnny Eblen

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Monster Energy's Eblen (13-0) stepped into the Octagon as the reigning Bellator Middleweight Champion. Eblen earned the title in June 2022 at Bellator 282 with a unanimous decision victory over Gegard Mousasi.

Eblen's opponent in his first title defense at Bellator 290 was 32-year-old Anatoly Tokov (31-4) from Russia. A former Middleweight Champion in the Absolute Championship Berkut promotion, Tokov received a shot at the Bellator MMA title after a ground-and-pound victory over Muhammad Abdullah at Bellator 282 in June 2022.

In the opening moments of their title fight, Eblen and Tokov traded jabs and kicks from the distance, each trying to find an opening for their grappling skills. Tokov landed lead jab, but Eblen began chipping away at his stamina with punishing calf kicks. Although Eblen was dealing with a cut under his right eye from Tokov's jabs, he settled the score with a heavy overhand punch.

The second round saw Eblen increase the pressure and take the Russian of his feet with a massive elbow strike. Heading into Round 3, Eblen stepped up the attack on the feet. He also scored the takedowns he was looking for earlier, controlling Tokov from the top and using every opportunity to land elbows and punches.

Although Tokov held his own against the attacks, it was Eblen retaining the upper hand. In the final seconds of the fight, Eblen launched Tokov in the air with a spectacular German Suplex right before the bell. The judges pronounced Eblen the winner by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) in a showcase of strategy and all-around control.

"That's how I fight. As the fight goes on, I get better," said Monster Energy's Eblen about completing his first successful defense of the Bellator MMA Middleweight World Championship title.

Also known as 'The Human Cheat Code,' Eblen made his promotional debut in 2019 at Bellator 218 with a victory against Chauncey Foxworth. Previously, he built his skills as a collegiate wrestler at the University of Missouri before starting his successful MMA career in the Shamrock FC promotion. Eblen remains undefeated in 13 professional appearances.

Johnny Eblen count amongst Monster Energy's elite MMA athletes along with Sergio Pettis, Aaron Pico, Gaston Bolanos, Phil Davis, Valerie Loureda, Kamaru Usman, A.J. McKee, Juan Archuleta, Leah McCourt, Joey Davis, Douglas Lima, Erik Perez, James Gallagher, Austin Vanderford, Jon "Bones" Jones, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal, Chris "The All American" Weidman, Rose Namajunas, Tony Ferguson, Marlon Vera, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Maycee "The Future" Barber, Paulo "The Eraser" Costa, Stipe "Stone Cold" Miocic, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Jessica-Rose Clark, Valentina Shevchenko, Sean "Suga" O'Malley, Brandon Moreno, Daniel Rodriguez, Alex Pereira, Punahele Soriano, Gilbert Burns, and Giga "Ninja" Chikadze.

For more on Monster Energy's MMA athletes visit http://www.monsterenergy.com. Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

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About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

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Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defends Middleweight World Championship Title Against Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 in Inglewood
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