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Bellator Euro Series 9 Odds, Picks & Betting Preview – Gallagher vs Ellenor

Cole Shelton

by Cole Shelton in Mixed Martial Arts News

Updated Oct 2, 2020 · 1:18 PM PDT

Bellator Euro Series 9
James Gallagher takes on Cal Ellenor in the main event.
  • James Gallagher and Cal Ellenor will fight in Bellator Euro Series 9 in Milan, Italy on October 3, 2020
  • James Gallagher is the heavy favorite at -380, while Charlie Ward is the favorite in the co-main event at -270
  • See the odds, picks, and betting preview for the full Bellator Euro Series 9 main card

Bellator is set for its second event this week in Milan, Italy for Bellator Euro Series 9 on Saturday, Oct. 3.

In the main event, James Gallagher looks to extend his winning streak when he battles Cal Ellenor. The co-main event features the always entertaining, Charlie Ward against Andy Manzolo.

Bellator Euro Series 9 main card airs live on Bellator’s YouTube channel at 5 PM ET. Let’s take a look at the odds for this event and which bets I’m targeting.

Bellator Euro Series 9 Main Card Odds

Fighter Odds
James Gallagher -380
Cal Ellenor +315
Fighter Odds
Charlie Ward -275
Andy Manzolo +235
Fighter Odds
Kiefer Crosbie -145
Charlie Leary +125

All odds taken Oct. 2

Will Gallagher Get Another Stoppage Win?

James Gallagher is one of Bellator’s up and coming stars. The teammate and friend of Conor McGregor is known for his trash-talking and finishing style. Ellenor, meanwhile, is also solid on the ground which makes this fight so interesting stylistically.

Gallagher & Ellenor Recent Fights

Gallagher
VS
Ellenor
Roman Salazar, win by submission Fight 1 Nathan Greyson, win by submission
Jeremiah Labiano, win by decision Fight 2 Luthando Biko, loss by decision
Steven Graham, win by submission Fight 3 Faeez Jacobs, win by submission
Ricky Bandejas, loss by KO Fight 4 Espen Kolltviet, win by submission

 

Bellator obviously liked this matchup enough to book it for the fourth time. The two were supposed to fight on Sept. 27, Feb. 22, May 16, and this Saturday night. The two have trash-talked one another and promised to submit the other, which makes this fight interesting.

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On the feet, they are very similar but on the ground, Gallagher is a lot better and more proven. Once the fight starts, expect Gallagher to throw some leg kicks and get in the face of Ellenor before getting a takedown. Moreover, once the Irishman gets on top, he could finish the fight via strikes.

Gallagher normally uses the ground and pound to get ahold of the back and sink in the rear-naked choke. Expect the same to happen here with Gallagher winning in the first or second round by submission.

At -380, this is a fair price. However, I think a better bet is to parlay him with someone else on the card I like.

Pick: James Gallagher (-380)

Gallagher vs Ellenor Stats

Gallagher
VS
Ellenor
23 Age 29
5’8″ Height 6’0″
67″ Reach 71″
5 Bellator finishes 1

Can Ward Add Another Win For SBG Ireland?

This is practically an SBG Ireland against the world card as every single fighter on the three-fight main card train at SBG Ireland.

Ward & Manzolo Recent Fights

Ward
VS
Manzolo
Kyle Kurtz, win by TKO Fight 1 David Round, win by submission
Pietro Penini, loss by decision Fight 2 Dmitri Ivanov, loss by TKO
Justin Moore, win by TKO Fight 3 Kent Kauppinen, loss by submission
Jamie Stephenson, win by KO Fight 4 Maxim Soroka, win by submission

 

This fight really comes down to can Charlie Ward keep this fight standing. The Irishman is a much better striker than Manzolo but if the fight hits the ground, he could be in trouble.

Early on, expect Manzolo to grind Ward up against the cage and work for the takedown. Although, Ward has enough takedown defense that he will be able to keep it standing and eventually hurt Manzolo and earn a TKO win. At -275 it is a bit steeper than I would pay but a three-leg SBG Ireland parlay is not a bad bet.

Pick: Charlie Ward (-275)

Other Bellator Euro Series 9 Picks:

  • Kiefer Crosbie (-145): As the odds suggest this is the closest fight on the card. Yet, Crosbie is the more well-rounded fighter and should be able to get a decision win. -145 is a good price to play straight up but he could be parlayed with his two teammates as mentioned.
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