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Monster Energy's Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland


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Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
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Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland

Monster Energy congratulates Johnny Eblen on defeating Fabian Edwards to retain the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship title at Bellator 299 in Ireland.

DUBLIN, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What a night in Dublin! Monster Energy congratulates Johnny Eblen on defeating Fabian Edwards to retain the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship title at Bellator 299 in Ireland. In the headline fight, the 31-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, dealt his opponent a stunning third-round KO finish, extending his unbeaten professional MMA track record to 14 wins.

In Saturday night's co-main event, 27-year-old Aaron Pico from Whittier, California, dominated Pedro Carvalho to a first-round victory by TKO in their featherweight division fight.

"Part of me was like, yeah, I don't know how bad this cut is, but it feels pretty bad. I just stuck to the game plan. I didn't change much. I can strike, I can grapple, I can do it all. I feel like I'm one of the best in the world, if not the best in the world." - Johnny Eblen

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BELLATOR 299: Eblen vs. Edwards was showcased in front of a high-energy crowd inside 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The main card was broadcast live on Showtime, and the Monster Energy Prelims streamed live on YouTube.

Monster Energy's Eblen (14-0) came to Dublin as the reigning Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion. Undefeated in his professional MMA career, the American was riding a 13-fight victory streak. Eblen earned the belt in June 2022 by defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 282.

Eblen's opponent, English fighter Fabian Edwards (12-3), had earned his title shot by winning his last three fights and most recently defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 296 in May.

The pressure was on when Eblen and Edwards collided in the Octagon. Instead of prioritizing his notorious wrestling, Eblen mostly kept the fight on the feet, damaging Edwards with precise kicks and combos that stung.

Nevertheless, Edwards broke through with a few counter shots and even landed an elbow that opened a nasty cut on Eblen's forehead in Round 2. But instead of slowing the champion down, the gashing wound only seemed to fuel Eblen's aggression.

Then it was all over quickly. Early into Round 3, Eblen dropped Edwards to the ground with a thunderous right hook. The champion then pursued his opponent to the ground, knocking the challenger out with heavy punches and elbows for the win by KO at 0:21 minutes. It was the first stoppage loss of Edwards' career.

"Part of me was like, yeah, I don't know how bad this cut is, but it feels pretty bad. I just stuck to the game plan. I didn't change much. I can strike, I can grapple, I can do it all. I feel like I'm one of the best in the world, if not the best in the world," said Monster Energy's Eblen upon defending the Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship at Bellator 299.

Nicknamed 'The Human Cheat Code,' Eblen made his Bellator debut in 2019 at Bellator 218 with a victory against Chauncey Foxworth. Previously, he excelled as a collegiate wrestler at the University of Missouri before starting his successful MMA career in the Shamrock FC promotion. Eblen remains undefeated in 14 professional appearances.

Monster Energy's Pico (12-4) stepped into the Octagon looking to stay in the winner's circle after defeating James Gonzalez at Bellator 295 in April. His opponent, Portuguese MMA fighter Pedro Carvalho (13-8), needed a win after losing to Jeremy Kennedy at Bellator 295 in February.

Fighting on his birthday, Pico shut down Kennedy's dreams of victory right from the start. Pursuing his opponent with pressure, the American landed big shots followed by takedowns.

When Kennedy managed to return to his feet, Pico cut him with a nasty uppercut, followed by a barrage of shots and elbows from the guard until referee Blake Grice stopped the fight at 3:05 minutes of Round 1. Talk about a dominant performance!

"I feel really good. I came out healthy. I feel good about my performance, and the game plan my coaches had for me worked really, really well. And I thought the Irish fans took it easy on me," said Monster Energy's Pico upon winning his 145-pound division fight at Bellator 299.

Following the win, Pico called for a title shot in the Bellator MMA featherweight division. Stay tuned for more!

Before his MMA career, Pico competed as a wrestler and earned the title of Cadet World Champion. He was also a two-time Junior World Championship medalist. Pico made his Bellator debut in 2017 and trains at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Johnny Eblen and Aaron Pico count amongst Monster Energy's elite MMA athletes, along with Sergio Pettis, Corey Anderson, Patricio "Pitbull" Freire, Phil Davis, Brennan Ward, Valerie Loureda, A.J. McKee, Juan Archuleta, Leah McCourt, Joey Davis, Douglas Lima, Erik Perez, Austin Vanderford, Kamaru Usman, Jon "Bones" Jones, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, Chris "The All American" Weidman, Rose Namajunas, Marlon Vera, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Jessica-Rose Clark, Valentina Shevchenko, Brandon Moreno, Daniel Rodriguez, Alex Pereira, Punahele Soriano, Gilbert Burns, Giga "Ninja" Chikadze, Islam Makhachev, Johnny Walker, Beneil Dariush, Gaston Bolanos, Maycee "The Future" Barber, Brendan Allen, Jalin Turner, Sean Strickland, Zhang Weili, Raul Rosas Jr. and Dan Ige.

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 Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to 
Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy’s Johnny Eblen Defeats Fabian Edwards to Retain Middleweight World Championship Title at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
Monster Energy's Aaron Pico Earns TKO Victory Against Pedro Carvalho at Bellator 299 in Ireland
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