One of 31 undefeated mixed martial artists on the Bellator roster with at least one victory inside the Scott Coker-led organization, the 31-year-old Des Moines, Iowa, native has firmly established himself as one of the sport’s best fighters at 185 pounds. Eblen last appeared at Bellator 290, where he retained his middleweight crown with a five-round unanimous decision over Anatoly Tokov on Feb. 4. The win moved him to 13-0 overall and 9-0 in Bellator. Eblen will return to the cage on Sept. 23, when he defends his title against Fabian Edwards in Dublin.
An updated list of undefeated fighters in Bellator:
Yaroslav Amosov
Record: 27-0 (8-0 Bellator)Age: 29
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Logan Storley—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R5
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Usman Nurmagomedov
Record: 17-0 (6-0 Bellator)Age: 25
Last Fight: Bellator 292 | March 10, 2023
Result: def. Benson Henderson—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2:37 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Sarvarjon Khamidov
Record: 15-0 (2-0 Bellator)Age: 26
Last Fight: Bellator 296 | May 12, 2023
Result: def. Kevin Petshi—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1:33 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Steve Mowry
Record: 10-0-1 (6-0-1 Bellator)Age: 30
Last Fight: Bellator 290 | Feb. 4, 2023
Result: vs. Ali Isaev—Draw (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Shamil Nikaev
Record: 10-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 27
Last Fight: Bellator 254 | Dec. 10, 2020
Result: def. Kemran Lachinov—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: vs. Mike Hamel | Bellator 297 | June 16
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Ali Isaev
Record: 9-0-1 (0-0-1 Bellator)Age: 39
Last Fight: Bellator 290 | Feb. 4, 2023
Result: vs. Steve Mowry—Draw (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Imamshafi Aliev
Record: 9-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 24
Last Fight: Bellator 288 | Nov. 18, 2022
Result: def. Sean Connor Fallon—TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3:20 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Lucas Brennan
Record: 8-0 (8-0 Bellator)Age: 22
Last Fight: Bellator 293 | March 31, 2023
Result: def. Josh San Diego—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2:14 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Khasan Magomedsharipov
Record: 8-0 (3-0 Bellator)Age: 22
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Rafael Hudson—TKO (Punches) 4:40 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Dalton Rosta
Record: 8-0 (8-0 Bellator)Age: 27
Last Fight: Bellator 289 | Dec. 9, 2022
Result: def. Anthony Adams—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Jaylon Bates
Record: 7-0 (7-0 Bellator)Age: 26
Last Fight: Bellator 290 | Feb. 4, 2023
Result: def. Jornel Lugo—Decision (Split) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Ciaran Clarke
Record: 7-0 (7-0 Bellator)Age: 27
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Leonardo Sinis—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Archie Colgan
Record: 7-0 (4-0 Bellator)Age: 27
Last Fight: Bellator 293 | March 31, 2023
Result: def. Justin Montalvo—TKO (Punches) 3:33 R1
Next Fight: vs. Emmanuel Sanchez | Bellator 297 | June 16
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Steven Hill
Record: 7-0 (2-0 Bellator)Age: 29
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Joel Kouadja—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2:03 R2
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Diana Avsaragova
Record: 6-0 (4-0 Bellator)Age: 24
Last Fight: Bellator 290 | Feb. 4, 2023
Result: def. Alejandra Lara—Decision (Split) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Sumiko Inaba
Record: 6-0 (6-0 Bellator)Age: 32
Last Fight: Bellator 295 | April 22, 2023
Result: def. Veta Arteaga—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Norbert Novenyi Jr.
Record: 6-0 (5-0 Bellator)Age: 23
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Andy Manzolo—TKO (Punch) 3:12 R1
Next Fight: vs. Kamil Oniszczuk | Bellator 297 | June 16
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Keri Melendez
Record: 5-0 (5-0 Bellator)Age: 39
Last Fight: Bellator 252 | Nov. 12, 2020
Result: def. Emilee King—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3:02 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Kenny Mokhonoana
Record: 5-0 (2-0 Bellator)Age: 26
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Craig McIntosh—TKO (Elbows and Punches) 3:13 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Jordan Newman
Record: 5-0 (5-0 Bellator)Age: 27
Last Fight: Bellator 288 | Nov. 18, 2022
Result: def. Jayden Taulker—Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3:20 R2
Next Fight: vs. Matthew Perry | Bellator 297 | June 16
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Laird Anderson
Record: 4-0 (4-0 Bellator)Age: 24
Last Fight: Bellator 292 | March 10, 2023
Result: def. Rogelio Luna—Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2:41 R1
Next Fight: None Schedule
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Sara Collins
Record: 4-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 32
Last Fight: Bellator 293 | March 31, 2023
Result: def. Pam Sorenson—Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) 2:43 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Jake Hager
Record: 3-0 (3-0 Bellator)Age: 41
Last Fight: Bellator 250 | Oct. 29, 2020
Result: def. Brandon Calton—Decision (Split) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Darragh Kelly
Record: 3-0 (3-0 Bellator)Age: 25
Last Fight: Bellator 291 | Feb. 25, 2023
Result: def. Jordan Dorval—TKO (Punches) 1:58 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Youcef Ouabbas
Record: 3-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 25
Last Fight: Bellator 280 | May 6, 2022
Result: def. Matthieu Letho Duclos—TKO (Punches) 4:17 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Bobby Seronio III
Record: 3-0 (3-0 Bellator)Age: 25
Last Fight: Bellator 286 | Oct. 1, 2022
Result: def. Miguel Peimbert—Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Dillon Danis
Record: 2-0 (2-0 Bellator)Age: 29
Last Fight: Bellator 222 | June 14, 2019
Result: def. Max Humphrey—Submission (Armbar) 4:28 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Theo Haig
Record: 2-0 (2-0 Bellator)Age: 26
Last Fight: Bellator 292 | March 10, 2023
Result: def. Adam Wamsley—Submission (Guillotine Choke) 3:01 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled
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Wladimir Gouvea
Record: 1-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 30
Last Fight: Bellator 288 | Nov. 18, 2022
Result: def. Kory Moegenburg—TKO (Knee and Punches) 1:46 R2
Next Fight: vs. Kevin Childs | Bellator 297 | June 16
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Mackenzie Stiller
Record: 1-0 (1-0 Bellator)Age: 23
Last Fight: Bellator 293 | March 31, 2023
Result: def. Maria Henderson—Submission (Armbar) 3:17 R1
Next Fight: None Scheduled