For final fights it doesn’t get much bigger than the Greatest Of All Time at Heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko fighting Ryan Bader in his retirement fight at Bellator 290. Fedor who faced Ryan Bader in 2019 suffering a loss to the Champion of the Bellator MMA division via a 1st round TKO
Fedor who has wins over Frank Mir, Rampage Jackson, Chael Sonnen and Tim Johnson during his Bellator MMA career is currently the #3 ranked Heavyweight in the Bellator MMA division even at the age of 46 years of age. Bellator 290 will feature 14 fights and be shown live on CBS in the USA, and will mark the promotions first broadcast on Canal Combate in Brazil.
Bellator MMA President Scott Coker appeared on Ariel Helwani show and said that the event is going to be loaded with Celebrities and fight legends as many of the sports Icons have reached out wanting to be present as “The Last Emperor” makes his final walk to the cage.
According to Scott Coker a few of he Celebrities that will be cageside as fans include; Mark Coleman, Dan Henderson, Quentin Rampage Jackson, Chael Sonnen, Randy Couture, Renzo Gracie, Royce Gracie, Matt Hughes, Chuck Liddell, Frank Shamrock and of course Cris Cyborg.
Fans wanting to attend Bellator 290 can still get tickets from Ticketmasters and watch the event live at The Forum in Inglewood California. Those unable to make the fight in person can watch the action live on CBS.