Tyrell Fortune vs. Sergey Bilostenniy: Preview, Where to Watch, and Betting Odds

American Tyrell Fortune squares up against Russian heavyweight Sergey Bilostenniy at Bellator 294, who is making his debut. The American promotion makes its regular flyby to the Island of Hawaii with Bellator 294 held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. The heavyweights clash in the prelims, available on YouTube and Pluto TV. 

MMA: Bellator Heavyweight

Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii

Where to watch: Youtube/Pluto TV

Date: 21.4.2023, 05:10

Tyrell Fortune is known for his explosive wrestling ability and powerful striking and has become one of the most promising prospects in the promotion. Fortune began his professional career with an 8-0 undefeated streak, gaining six victories by way of knockout or submission. His first loss came against Timothy Johnson in a highly competitive bout. The 32-year-old, who made his Bellator debut in 2016, has spent all his career in the promotion. He comes into this matchup on the back of a loss to Danle James last November. 

• Age: 32;
• Height: 6’ 2”;
• Reach: 77”;
• Record: 12-3, 1 NC

Sergey Bilostenniy is a rising Russian MMA fighter who will be making his debut riding an impressive 5-match winning streak. The Russian striker is 12-0 across many promotions, including ACB and ACA. Seven of his ten wins have been by knockout, with two submissions and one decision. The sole decision in his resume came last May in a split decision over Fernando Rodrigues Jr. at RCC 11. The 27-year-old’s last defeat was in 2018 against Mukhamad Vakhaev at ACB 90 in Moscow.

• Age: 27;
• Height: 6’ 1”;
• Reach: N/A”;
• Record: 10-2

Fortune Tyrell is the underdog at 1.88 odds on Bet9ja, while 1.80 on the sportsbook is the price of a Sergey Bilostenniy win. On 1xbet, the oddsmakers can barely separate the fighters: Tyrell is at 1.87 odds, while his opponent is at 1.9. Bet365 lists the fighters at 2.00 odds for Tyrell and 1.76 oods for Sergey Bilostenniy.