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Ryan Bader’s head coach is a fan of Fedor Emelianenko, but still doing best to stop him from retiring as Bellator champ
Ryan Bader’s head coach would’ve loved to see "The Last Emperor" walk away on top — but destiny put him on the other side of the cage one more time.
Fedor Emelianenko reflects on legendary career, favorite fights ahead of swan song at Bellator 290
Fedor Emelianenko discusses his legendary career ahead of his final fight this Saturday against Ryan Bader for the heavyweight title at Bellator 290.
Bellator 290 predictions
Ryan Bader has already flattened Fedor Emelianenko once and now he looks to spoil the farewell of "The Last Emperor."
Neiman Gracie going back to jiu-jitsu roots for Bellator 290 to ‘bounce back’ after tough losses
Neiman Gracie went from being an undefeated title contender in Bellator to a 2-4 run since 2019.
Bellator 290 staredowns: Watch Fedor’s final faceoff of legendary MMA career
Watch Fedor Emelianenko’s final faceoff of his legendary MMA career ahead of his retirement fight against Ryan Bader, plus the rest of Bellator 290’s main card staredowns.
Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68 Gambling Preview: Can Fedor Emelianenko and Derrick Lewis punch their way to upset wins?
It’s a heavyweight doubleheader this weekend with UFC Vegas 68 and Bellator 290 taking place on Saturday, and Jed Meshew breaks down his bet bets on the two cards.
Bellator lightweight grand prix staredowns: Champ Usman Nurmagomedov, tourney field face off for first time
Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, A.J. McKee, Patricky Pitbull and the rest of Bellator’s eight-man lightweight grand prix field face off ahead of the bracket’s official launch.
Bellator 290 weigh-in video
Watch the official and ceremonial weigh-ins for Bellator 290, which is headlined by Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko for the heavyweight title.
Heck of a Morning: Aljamain Sterling eyes featherweight move, UFC 284 promotion, more
Topics include Aljamain Sterling’s potential move to 145, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, the promotion for UFC 284, and more.
Bellator 290 weigh-in results: Ryan Bader, Fedor Emelianenko on point for championship rematch, one fighter misses by almost 3 pounds
The heavyweight championship rematch between Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko is official, but one Bellator 290 preliminary fighter had a major miss on the scale.
Fedor Emelianenko: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s complete MMA retirement something I could never do
Fedor Emelianenko offers his reaction to fellow Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov making the decision to retire completely from MMA.
Video: Bader vs. Fedor 2 cold open
Check out the cold open for Bellator’s CBS debut on Saturday with Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2.
UFC Vegas 68 & Bellator 290 preview show: Will Fedor Emelianenko end legendary career as heavyweight champ?
MMA Fighting previews UFC Vegas 68 headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac, and Bellator 290 headlined by the final fight of Fedor Emelianenko’s career.
Coach: Johnny Eblen the ‘best middleweight on the planet’
Johnny Eblen’s head coach Mike Brown believes the reigning Bellator middleweight champion is already the best fighter in the world at 185 pounds, regardless of promotion.
DAMN! They Were Good: Celebrating the GOAT, Fedor Emelianenko, before the last walk of ‘The Last Emperor’
Celebrating the career of Fedor Emelianenko, the heavyweight GOAT and one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in MMA.
Between the Links: Fedor’s last ride, Pereira vs. Adesanya and Burns vs. Masvidal set for UFC 287, UFC Vegas 68
Topics include Fedor Emelianenko’s final fight this Saturday at Bellator 290, Dana White’s UFC 287 announcements, UFC Vegas 68, and more.
Heck of a Morning: Bellator 290 vs. UFC Vegas 68, Bellator honoring legends for Fedor’s final fight
Topics include Bellator 290, Fedor Emelianenko’s final fight and sendoff, UFC Vegas 68, promotion for UFC 284, and more.
‘The Legend of the Last Emperor’: Who is Fedor Emelianenko and why does his retirement matter?
Who is Fedor Emelianenko and why is he so revered? Ahead of his retirement fight, watch the story behind one of the most celebrated heavyweights in MMA history.
Morning Report: Aljamain Sterling says he’s fighting Henry Cejudo in May, might move up to 145 after
Aljamain Sterling says he will defend bantamweight title in May against Henry Cejudo, then could move up to 145 after.
No Bets Barred: Best bets for the heavyweight doubleheader with Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68
Conner Burks and Jed Meshew break down the best bets available for UFC Vegas 68 and Bellator 290, including a live look at Ryan Bader’s odds getting juiced to the moon.
Fedor Emelianenko has no regrets not fighting for UFC, recalls only meeting with Dana White
Fedor Emelianenko talks not fighting for the UFC during his legendary career, and his lone meeting with Dana White.
Neiman Gracie: Charles Oliveira’s best weapon also his ‘biggest weakness’ against teammate Beneil Dariush
The UFC is discussing a potential clash between Dariush and Oliveira, and Neiman Gracie likes "Benny’s" chances.
Fedor Emelianenko retirement celebration to include legends Randy Couture, Royce Gracie, Chuck Liddell, more
Fedor Emelianenko’s final fight will be attended by a number of legends, including past opponents and would-be rivals.
After ‘s*** run in the UFC,’ Sabah Homasi relishes Bellator success ahead of Bellator 290
Sabah Homasi reflects on his career ahead of his Bellator 290 bout with Brennan Ward this Saturday on CBS.
Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Dana White’s UFC 287 fight announcements, Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen
Topics include Dana White announcing Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 and Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns for UFC 287, Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen in April, and more.
Ryan Bader: Fedor Emelianenko has the résumé of the heavyweight GOAT, but Cain Velasquez was the best
Ryan Bader concedes that Fedor Emelianekno should probably be considered the greatest heavyweight of all time but his former college wrestling teammate Cain Velasquez was the most talented heavyweight he ever witnessed in his career.
Gordon Ryan laughs at the absurdity of Dillon Danis dropping out of another fight: ‘You’re just a clown’
Gordon Ryan can’t help but mock Dillon Danis after he signed up for a boxing match against social influencer KSI only to drop out of the fight a few weeks later.
Roundtable: Who is the greatest heavyweight of all-time?
Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement fight is just around the corner. Is he still the answer to the heavyweight GOAT question?
Video: Bellator vet Valerie Loureda lands spinning roundhouse kick before WWE NXT loss
Valerie Loureda, now known as Lola Vice, pulled off some big moves before losing her WWE NXT debut.
Rankings Show: Should holding a UFC belt automatically make you the No. 1 fighter in the world?
Jamahal Hill is the new UFC champion — but is he really the No. 1 light heavyweight in the world?
Royce Gracie’s son Khonry set to return from 28-month layoff at Bellator 293
Khonry Gracie fights for the first time since November 2020 when he meets David Pacheco at Bellator 293 on March 31.
MMA Rankings, January 2023: Can anyone stop the rise of Umar Nurmagomedov and Jailton Almeida?
MMA rankings for January 2023 from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Can anyone stop Umar Nurmagomedov and Jailton Almeida? Plus what to make of the twists and turns at light heavyweight and top-ranked fighters changing divisions.