Bellator 239 adds six fights to lineup: Javy Ayala, Christian Edwards, more

Bellator is bulking up its return to Thackerville, Okla.

The promotion recently added six fights to the Bellator 239 lineup, five of which were initially reported by Sherdog. Among the new additions, heavyweights Javy Ayala and Valentin Moldavsky collide in a main-card bout.

Surging up-and-comers Lucas Brennan, Chris Gonzalez, and Christian Edwards all will look to keep their undefeated records alive, while rising prospect Adil Benjilany hopes for a return to the win column.

Bellator also announced former UFC fighter Carlo Pedersoli Jr. will make his promotional debut against highly touted prospect Mark Lemminger.

Bellator 239 takes place Friday, Feb. 21 at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. The main card airs on Paramount and streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie.

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Check out the six recently-booked fights below:

• Heavyweight: Javy Ayala (11-7 MMA, 6-4 BMMA) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA)
• Featherweight: Lucas Brennan (2-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA)
• Featherweight: Adil Benjilany (5-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12 MMA, 0-1 BMMA)
• Lightweight: Chris Gonzalez (3-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA)
• Light heavyweight: Christian Edwards (2-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA)
• Welterweight: Carlo Pedersoli Jr. (11-3 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA

Bellator 239 is currently headlined by a welterweight bout between Ed Ruth and Yaroslav Amosov. Other fights include Brandon Girtz vs. Myles Jury, Tyrell Fortune vs. Timothy Johnson, Denise Kielholtz vs. Kristina Williams, and Cris Lencioni vs. Salim Mukhidinov.