Bellator 239 Tonight!!!

**JIBBBY** · 02-21-20, 02:27 PM

170 lbs.: Ed Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

After having his unbeaten streak snapped at Bellator 213, “EZ” Ed Ruth had to bounce back from the disappointment of being bounced out in the first round of the Welterweight Grand Prix. Fortunately for him, back-to-back wins over Kiichi Kunimoto and Jason Jackson followed, setting him up for a main event this Friday in Thackerville. It’s hard to call this a No. 1 contender’s fight per se, but you could argue that the winner of this bout would earn a spot in a No. 1 contender eliminator match if they play their cards right.
For the flawless “Dynamo” Yaroslav Amosov there is both more to win and more to lose. While Ruth had his opportunity to earn a title shot in the tournament and came up short, Amosov has been relentlessly beating opponents for seven straight years to arrive at this moment. A win makes him Bellator’s own version of Khabib Nurmagomedov, and a loss makes him yesterday’s news and sacrifices all that hard work for nothing. He doesn’t need any more motivation to fly all the way from Ukraine to United States for the fight than that.
While Amosov looked impressive in a Catchweight contest at Bellator 225, he needs a much bigger win than that to say “I’m the man around here.” Ruth’s standout wrestling credentials and featured push on Bellator main cards makes him the ideal opponent to make a name on. Amosov finds a finish in 82 percent of his fights (eight knockouts, 10 submissions) and stands toe to toe with Ruth at 5’11.” Ruth’s loss to Neiman Gracie showed a weakness to his Brazilian jiu-jitsu defense, but more important, a highly questionable win over Jason Jackson showed a weakness to his striking game as well. Despite being out struck in the first round and dropped in the third round, Ruth still edged out a split decision solely from takedowns. That won’t get it done against any high level submission artist and Amosov fits that bill.
Final prediction: Yaroslav Amosov via first round rear naked choke
155 lbs.: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

When you have the punching power of Brandon “Hurts” Girtz you don’t always have to win, you just have to deliver memorable performances that earn you return dates. That’s why Girtz is either winner of two out of his last three, or loser of four of his last six, depending on which way you want to look at it. Either way he may have more momentum going into this contest than Jury, who dropped his third straight fight in his promotional debut at Bellator 227. In fairness he was facing “Smooth” Benson Henderson, always a difficult man to beat. Unfortunately, fairness ends there if you actually watched the fight. Jury’s inability to pull the trigger when he had openings to strike suggest that the problems with his fighting career are mental, not physical, and that’s a very bad position to be in when you’re facing an explosive fighter known for bloody affairs.
Final prediction: Brandon Girtz via second round technical knockout
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265 lbs.: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Timothy Johnson (12-6)

This is a tale of two Heavyweights headed in opposite directions. Timothy Johnson’s career has been on the backslide in Bellator with back-to-back knockout losses at the hands of Cheick Kongo and Vitaly Minakov, respectively, with neither fight getting past the two minute mark of round one. Tyrell Fortune has steadily improved since his 2016 debut, and in his last fight scored a convincing second round technical knockout against the more experienced Zu Anyanwu. To say this bodes well for the 34 year-old Johnson against the 29 year-old Fortune would be a serious mistake — just like it was for Johnson to accept this fight.
Final prediction: Tyrell Fortune via first round knockout
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265 lbs.: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)

If big boy action brings you satisfaction then you’re in luck because we’ve got a double dose on deck. “Eye Candy” Javy Ayala is a promotional mainstay with some big wins (Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir) and disappointing losses (Carl Seumanutafa, Roy Nelson) that belie his overall ability. With the kind of names he’s beaten and a decade of experience he should be more than a middling Heavyweight. It’s a bad time to be one facing a bruising Russian fighter like Valentin Moldavsky. The only loss of Moldavsky’s career was a split decision fight in Rizin in 2016, and his Bellator 218 win over Linton Vassell showed he’s ready to face top rank competition. Although they stand toe to toe at 6’1” the physique is nothing alike as Moldavsky is carved from granite and Ayala is, well, not. Strength and power go the way of Moldavsky, but a crafty veteran like Ayala with huge upset wins can’t be counted out.
Final prediction: Valentin Moldavsky via unanimous decision
That’s a wrap!

**JIBBBY** · 02-21-20, 02:29 PM

Limited Props up on Dimes -

Ed Ruth vs Yaroslav Amosov - Welterweight 3 rounds - Bellator 239
Fri 2/21	3003 Ruth / Amosov goes 3 round distance	-160
10:30PM	3004 Fight won’t go 3 round distance	+130
Fri 2/21	3005 Ruth wins inside distance	+475
10:30PM	3006 Not Ruth inside distance	-735
Fri 2/21	3007 Ruth wins by 3 round decision	+225
10:30PM	3008 Not Ruth by 3 round decision	-285
Fri 2/21	3009 Amosov wins inside distance	+230
10:30PM	3010 Not Amosov inside distance	-290
Fri 2/21	3011 Amosov wins by 3 round decision	+200
10:30PM	3012 Not Amosov by 3 round decision	-260
Fri 2/21	3013 Ruth / Amosov draw	+6000
10:30PM	3014 Fight not a draw	-15000
Brandon Girtz vs Myles Jury - Lightweight 3 rounds - Bellator 239
Fri 2/21	3103 Girtz / Jury goes 3 round distance	-185
10:00PM	3104 Fight won’t go 3 round distance	+155
Fri 2/21	3105 Girtz wins inside distance	+575
10:00PM	3106 Not Girtz inside distance	-985
Fri 2/21	3107 Girtz wins by 3 round decision	+345
10:00PM	3108 Not Girtz by 3 round decision	-470
Fri 2/21	3109 Jury wins inside distance	+240
10:00PM	3110 Not Jury inside distance	-300
Fri 2/21	3111 Jury wins by 3 round decision	+120
10:00PM	3112 Not Jury by 3 round decision	-150
Fri 2/21	3113 Girtz / Jury draw	+6000
10:00PM	3114 Fight not a draw	-15000
Timothy Johnson vs Tyrell Fortune - Heavyweight 3 rounds - Bellator 239
Fri 2/21	3203 Johnson / Fortune goes 3 round distance	+257
9:30PM	3204 Fight won’t go 3 round distance	-340
Fri 2/21	3205 Johnson wins inside distance	+725
9:30PM	3206 Not Johnson inside distance	-1340
Fri 2/21	3207 Johnson wins by 3 round decision	+1200
9:30PM	3208 Not Johnson by 3 round decision	-2250
Fri 2/21	3209 Fortune wins inside distancec	-215
9:30PM	3210 Not Fortune inside distance	+170
Fri 2/21	3211 Fortune wins by 3 round decision	+350
9:30PM	3212 Not Fortune by 3 round decision	-485
Fri 2/21	3213 Johnson / Fortune draw	+9500
9:30PM	3214 Fight not a draw	-27500
Javy Ayala vs Valentin Moldavsky - Heavyweight 3 rounds - Bellator 239
Fri 2/21	3303 Ayala / Moldavsky goes 3 round distance	+210
9:00PM	3304 Fight won’t go 3 round distance	-270
Fri 2/21	3305 Ayala wins inside distance	+655
9:00PM	3306 Not Ayala inside distance	-1185
Fri 2/21	3307 Ayala wins by 3 round decision	+1500
9:00PM	3308 Not Ayala by 3 round decision	-3750
Fri 2/21	3309 Moldavsky wins inside distance	-170
9:00PM	3310 Not Moldavsky inside distance	+140
Fri 2/21	3311 Moldavsky wins by 3 round decision	+255
9:00PM	3312 Not Moldavsky by 3 round decision	-335
Fri 2/21	3313 Ayala / Moldavsky draw	+9500
9:00PM	3314 Fight not a draw	-27500

**Demonata** · 02-21-20, 03:27 PM

What channel is this on? Thanks

**Sanity Check** · 02-21-20, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Jury’s inability to pull the trigger when he had openings to strike suggest that the problems with his fighting career are mental, not physical, and that’s a very bad position to be in when you’re facing an explosive fighter known for bloody affairs.

That's a good point.

Jury has always had trouble letting his hands go even back when he was on the ultimate fighter with Al Iaquinta and Michael Chiesa. Its not a new development.

**JIBBBY** · 02-21-20, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Demonata

What channel is this on? Thanks

DAZN.. That's a pay per view Dem..

Can stream it on Ripple though. http://ripple.is/mma

**JIBBBY** · 02-21-20, 05:40 PM

I'm liking these bets so far. I can see Amosov getting the sub win late.. Tim is a bum lately, gets KO'd early in every fight now especially against big scary black dudes.. I hoping these 2 cash..

Pending2/21/20 11:59pm MMA Props Fighting 3009 Amosov wins inside distance +230* vs Not Amosov inside distance

Pending2/21/20 11:00pm Bellator Fighting 3201 Timothy Johnson/Tyrell Fortune Under 1½ -135*

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 02-21-20, 05:48 PM

Is Bellator having 3 fight cards in 2 days???

Bellator 239 Feb 21
Bellator 240 Feb 22
Bellator Europe 7 Feb 22

**Demonata** · 02-21-20, 06:49 PM

when is first fight?

**Thrilla** · 02-21-20, 08:01 PM

LivePrelims

**Thrilla** · 02-21-20, 09:49 PM

Knew Johnson had a better chance than Ayala of pulling an upset between the two fat fuks.

**Sanity Check** · 02-21-20, 09:50 PM

KO'ed after walking out wearing the Kobe Bryant jersey.

........

**Thrilla** · 02-21-20, 09:54 PM

passing on the remaining 2 main card fights. both dogs undersized. No interest in juice.

**Sanity Check** · 02-21-20, 10:00 PM

Ed Ruth was impressive in that last fight vs Jason Jackson.

Can't remember Yaroslav's fights, or what he brings to the table.

**Thrilla** · 02-21-20, 10:04 PM

Is spandex shorts allowed in the UFC?

**thedenthead** · 02-21-20, 10:19 PM

What’s the deal with the order of these fights? Am I drunk or wtf is going on lol

**Thrilla** · 02-21-20, 11:02 PM

WTF I didn't know Eddie Alvarez's wife was in the arena. Some lady in the crowd screaming like mad during main-event

**Sanity Check** · 02-21-20, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Thrilla

Is spandex shorts allowed in the UFC?

If reebok provides it as an option.

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 02-22-20, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Thrilla

Knew Johnson had a better chance than Ayala of pulling an upset between the two fat fuks.

+550

**PaperTrail07** · 02-24-20, 02:21 PM

Glad to say I hit Johnson.....+550 was a joke....lol......had 44 tied to 900 with Amosov by dec +239.....was a thing of beauty lol...

Originally posted by THE_LOCKSMITH

+550

Bellator 239 - Welterweight 3 rounds - WinStar World Casino - Thackerville, Oklahoma - DAZN
Fri 2/21	3001 Ed Ruth	+135	o2½ -165
10:30PM	3002 Yaroslav Amosov	-155	u2½ +145
Bellator 239 - Lightweight 3 rounds - WinStar World Casino - Thackerville, Oklahoma - DAZN
Fri 2/21	3101 Brandon Girtz	+200	o2½ -220
10:00PM	3102 Myles Jury	-240	u2½ +180
Bellator 239 - Heavyweight 3 rounds - WinStar World Casino - Thackerville, Oklahoma - DAZN
Fri 2/21	3201 Timothy Johnson	+500	o1½ +120
9:30PM	3202 Tyrell Fortune	-700	u1½ -140
Fri 2/21	3301 Javy Ayala	+525	o1½ -120
9:00PM	3302 Valentin Moldavsky	-750	u1½ +100
Bellator 239 - Bantamweight 3 rounds - WinStar World Casino - Thackerville, Oklahoma
Fri 2/21	3401 Keth Lee	+335
6:15PM	3402 Shawn Bunch	-505
Bellator 239 - Welterweight 3 rounds - WinStar World Casino - Thackerville, Oklahoma
Fri 2/21	3701 Kristina Williams	+150
6:15PM	3702 Denise Kielholtz	-190