Bellator NYC/180
Date: June 24, 2017
Arena: Madison Square Garden
City: New York, NY
Bellator heads to New York City for the first time in promotional history this Saturday night (June 24, 2017) with Bellator NYC and Bellator 180. The preliminary action for Bellator 180 begins on the promotion’s website at 7 p.m. (ET), with the Bellator 180 main card getting underway on Spike TV at 8 p.m. The Pay-Per-View NYC card then starts at 10 p.m. If interested in wagering on any bouts for this fight card, all betting lines are available at Several Bookmakers.
Here are my live dogs for Bellator NYC/180…
Heavyweight bout: Matt Mitrione (-115) vs. Fedor Emalianenko (-105)
Gabe’s Thoughts: On the feet, I think this fight is a toss-up. However, on the mat is where I believe Fedor will have a massive advantage over Mitrione. If Fedor opts to employ his grappling, he could make quick work of the Indiana native. I think Fedor should be a -160 betting favorite in this contest, so I like him for a play at his current asking price of -105.
Gabe’s Call: Emalianenko by Submission (armbar, 1:32 round 1)
Gabe’s Recommended Play: Emalianenko (-105)
Featherweight bout: James Gallagher (-225) vs. Chinzo Machida (+185)
Gabe’s Thoughts: I think Machida is the superior striker heading into this 145-pound matchup, and I see him outstriking Gallagher for the majority of three rounds to pick up a unanimous-decision victory on the judges’ scorecards, potentially stopping him along the way. Machida is a big step up in competition for Gallagher, and it is a test he can pass, but I think the odds are in the Brazilian’s favor. I think Machida should be a slight betting favorite in this contest, so I really like him for a play at his current offering underdog price tag of +185.
Gabe’s Call: Machida by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Gabe’s Recommended Play: Machida (+185)
