King Mo: I Don’t Think Ryan Bader Wants to Fight Anymore

Muhammed Lawal questions Ryan Bader’s desire to compete. Lawal and Bader are set to clash on May 12 in the main event of Bellator 199. The action will take place inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California. This will be a Bellator Heavyweight G…

Muhammed Lawal questions Ryan Bader’s desire to compete. Lawal and Bader are set to clash on May 12 in the main event of Bellator 199. The action will take place inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California. This will be a Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix match, where the winner will move on to the […]

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Video: Fedor Emelianenko Is More Than Ready To Take On Frank Mir

Fedor Emelianenko is preparing for his upcoming fight with Frank Mir in the first round of Bellator’s heavyweight Grand Prix, and he’s looking bigger and badder than ever. The legendary Russian heavyweight will look to secure his first victory under the Bellator banner after dropping his promotional debut to Matt Mitrione. Check out Emelianenko and […]

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Fedor Emelianenko is preparing for his upcoming fight with Frank Mir in the first round of Bellator’s heavyweight Grand Prix, and he’s looking bigger and badder than ever.

The legendary Russian heavyweight will look to secure his first victory under the Bellator banner after dropping his promotional debut to Matt Mitrione.

Check out Emelianenko and Mir as they train for a fight fans have pondered since the mid-aughts!

Emelianenko appears to be in excellent shape heading into his fight with Mir, who will still have over 30 pounds on him come fight night.

As for the other Grand Prix contestants, Chael Sonnen defeated Rampage Jackson and will fight the winner of Mir vs. Emelianenko. Meanwhile, Mitrione avenged a loss to Roy “Big Country” Nelson to advance on the other side of the bracket.

Ryan Bader will take on King Mo, with the winner facing Mitrione at a later date.

Mir and Emelianenko will throw down on April 28.

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Ryan Bader Views Fedor Emelianenko as Ideal Opponent For Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Finals

Ryan Bader would love to have the “ultimate fairytale.” Fedor Emelianenko is a name that will forever be engraved in mixed martial arts history. While “The Last Emperor” has seen better days as a competitor, few fighters have ea…

Ryan Bader would love to have the “ultimate fairytale.” Fedor Emelianenko is a name that will forever be engraved in mixed martial arts history. While “The Last Emperor” has seen better days as a competitor, few fighters have earned the respect of fans quite like Emelianenko has. His dominance under Pride FC as well as […]

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Betting Odds: Matt Mitrione Favorite to Win Bellator Heavyweight GP

In a tournament featuring former world champion Fedor Emelianenko, ex-UFC titleholder Frank Mir, former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and even current Bellator champ Ryan Bader, it is Matt Mitrione that is favored to prevail. Accor…

In a tournament featuring former world champion Fedor Emelianenko, ex-UFC titleholder Frank Mir, former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and even current Bellator champ Ryan Bader, it is Matt Mitrione that is favored to prevail. According to odds posted by Bovada recently, Mitrione is the favorite to claim the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix that starts […]

Bellator sets Dates, Events for Opening Round of Grand Prix

We’ve known the bouts for the opening round of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix, but now we know even more. Officials confirmed the dates and venues for the entire quarterfinals, which start with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Chael…

We’ve known the bouts for the opening round of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix, but now we know even more. Officials confirmed the dates and venues for the entire quarterfinals, which start with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen on January 20 at Bellator 192. Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson square off at Bellator 194 […]

Ryan Bader Says He’s Unfazed by Bigger Heavyweights in 2018 Tourney

Ryan Bader is happy with being in Bellator’s 2018 heavyweight tournament. Despite being the light heavyweight title holder, Bader didn’t hesitate when asked if he’d be willing to participate in a heavyweight tourney. During a recent a…

Ryan Bader is happy with being in Bellator’s 2018 heavyweight tournament. Despite being the light heavyweight title holder, Bader didn’t hesitate when asked if he’d be willing to participate in a heavyweight tourney. During a recent appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, Bader talked about meeting with Bellator officials to get his spot. “When I first […]