Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen continues his ascent in the division. In the co-main event of Bellator 290, Eblen recorded his first title defense by defeating Anatoly Tokov. Entering the week at No. 7, Eblen’s performance was worthy of a bump up to the No. 6 spot. After a week that saw many ranked heavyweights in action such as Bellator champion Ryan Bader , it was Serghei Spivac who made the biggest jump towards the top
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 7: Johnny Eblen nearing middleweight elite – MMA Junkie