Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta staff picks and predictions

Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsThe Bloody Elbow team has made its picks for Bellator 228, and we are in full agreement that Patricio Freire will successfully defend his featherweight title against Juan Archuleta, and that Gegard Mousasi will get his revenge on Lyoto Machida in their rematch. If we’re right, then woo hoo! If not... the BE curse is real.

Note: Predictions are entered throughout the week and collected the day before the event. Explanations behind each pick are not required and some writers opt not to do so for their own reasons. For example, if Phil Mackenzie entered all of his predictions on Wednesday without adding in any explanations, he has no idea if he’s going to be the only…