Bellator 226: Bader vs Kongo - Predictions and Picks

#5 Emmanuel Sanchez vs Tywan Claxton

Tywan Claxton will be looking for a big win at Bellator 226

Emmanuel Sanchez is another veteran Featherweight fighter Bellator has in their ranks. Known as El Matador, Sanchez has suffered just one loss in his last five fights, with his last defeat being against Patricio Friere from Bellator 209.

Tywan Claxton, meanwhile, is another Bellator newcomer having signed with the promotion in 2017 and Ohio native is currently has compiled an undefeated streak since signing for the promotion two years ago. Having finished most of his opponents in Bellator so far, Air Claxton certainly has the upper hand heading into this bout, at least in terms of confidence.

Winner: Tywan Claxton defeats Emmanuel Sanchez

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#6 Gaston Bolanos vs Daniel Carey

Gaston Bolanos could pull off another shock at Bellator 226

Bellator 226 will also play host to another exciting Featherweight bout between Gaston Bolanos and Daniel Carey, given that both men are currently in their 20s and have a combined total of 3 losses in their Bellator careers so far.

In his four wins in Bellator so far, Bolanos has finished all of his opponents via stoppage and will be the favorite over Carey, who is on the back of a loss against Adil Benjilany.

Winner: Gaston Bolanos defeats Daniel Carey