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Bellator 298: Storley vs. Ward is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that will take place on August 11, 2023, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Our Main Event Pick:
Logan Storley (14-2) vs Brennan Ward (17-6)
The upcoming match carries significant significance, as the winner is poised to establish themselves as a contender for a title shot in the near future.
A well-known saying in the realm of combat sports states that your most recent performance is a strong measure of your capabilities.
Following a break of five years due to personal trials, Brennan Ward has made a triumphant comeback to the arena, securing three consecutive triumphs, all attained through knockout victories.
Similarly, Logan Storley has been on an impressive winning streak, prevailing over opponents consistently, except for Yaroslav Amosov, whom he suffered defeat against on two occasions.
When it comes to skills, Storley enjoys a clear upper hand in wrestling, whereas Ward excels in striking.
The prospect of Storley achieving a decisive victory over Ward appears unlikely, allowing Ward a complete five rounds to potentially inflict significant damage or secure a knockout win.
The odds for this match are notably wide, which we don’t quiet understand and is why were backing the dog here.
Pick: Ward ML @23/10
Main Card Favoured Picks:
Moldavsky ML @1/2
After winning his first six fights with Bellator MMA, which includes winning the interim Heavyweight title with a win over Tim Johnson in 2021, Moldavsky has cooled down a bit. He failed to unify the titles against Ryan Bader, has a no contest (NC) against Steve Mowry and lost to Linton Vassell via technical knockout (TKO). Despite his setbacks, the Russian big man is still ranked No. 2 in the division, and we think his rebuild starts here.
Dalton Rosta ML @1/2
Rosta fits the “home-grown talent” label “to the T,” fighting his entire pro MMA career with Bellator, winning all eight of his fights in the process. With four knockouts and four decisions, Rosta has a well-rounded skill-set.
Sidney Outlaw ML @41/20
Outlaw will attempt to get back in the win column after falling short to Tofiq Musayev at Bellator 283, a loss that cost him a spot in the Lightweight Word Grand Prix and a shot at $1 million. Ranked No. 6, Outlaw’s only other loss in Bellator came to Michael Chandler, which is nothing to be ashamed of. Like the main event the odds lean are very one sided hence why we take the dog here.
Other Picks:
Vladimir Tokov ML @2/7
Enquire Barzola ML @10/23
Jordan Oliver ML @1/10
Lucas Brennan ML @2/11
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