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Farewell to Fedor: ‘The People’s Forever Heavyweight Champion’

Saturday, after nearly 23 years and almost 50 fights, all-time heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko will hang up his MMA gloves.

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MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko recalls his favourite fight ahead of his retirement

Russian heavyweight Fedor will finally hang up his gloves tomorrow night at Bellator 290 in California after two decades spent etching his name as one of the sport's greats

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Bellator 290 weigh-in results: Entire main card set; only one big miss

Check out the results from the official Bellator 290 fighter weigh-ins, which features heavyweight champ Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko.

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Bellator 290 referee, judges selected for Fedor Emelianenko retirement bout

The four officials for the Bellator 290 headliner, between Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko, have been selected by California.

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Ryan Bader Knows No Two Fights Are Alike Entering Bellator 290

The heavyweight champion expects his rematch against Fedor Emelianenko in Saturday's headliner to be a "very different fight."

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End of an Era Lingers as Fedor Emelianenko Enters Final Fight Week

Ryan Bader and Bellator president Scott Coker pay respect to the living legend at Wednesday's 290 press conference.

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Ryan Bader respects Fedor Emelianenko but has no issue being ‘the bad guy’ at Bellator 290

Bellator heavyweight champ Ryan Bader is OK with the position he's in having to play spoiler for Fedor Emelianenko's retirement fight.

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Bellator 290 faceoffs video: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko, Johnny Eblen vs. Anatoly Tokov

Watch all four Bellator 290 championship combatants, including Fedor Emelianenko, face off for the first time during fight week.

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Video: Bellator 290 pre-fight press conference live stream

Check out a live video stream of the Bellator 290 pre-fight news conference in Los Angeles with headliners Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko.

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Bellator 290 breakdown: Does Fedor Emelianenko have enough left to go out on top in Ryan Bader rematch?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main event of Bellator 290, a heavyweight title rematch between Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko.

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Fedor Emelianenko Going for Gold in Farewell Bout at Bellator 290

The decorated fighter will go out on his shield in Saturday's headliner against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

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Bellator 290 pre-event facts: Fedor Emelianenko can make history in final fight

Check out the numbers behind Bellator 290, where Fedor Emelianenko has a chance to set records in his retirement fight.

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Bellator 290: Make your predictions for Bader vs. Fedor 2, Eblen vs. Tokov title fights

We want your predictions for Saturday's Bellator 290 event in California.

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Ciryl Gane’s Coach Discusses Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones Bout

Fernand Lopez is responsible for the recently departed heavyweight's entry to UFC in 2015.

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Bellator 290 main card set for CBS debut; Lorenz Larkin and more added to prelims

Fourteen fights are on tap for Bellator 290 at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with Fedor Emelianenko vs. Ryan Bader atop the card.

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Jake Paul Will Have MMA Fighters Lining Up to Earn a Big Pay Day

Paul told Sports Illustrated he's entertaining the idea of fighting as a middleweight.

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Bellator 290 gets Johnny Eblen vs. Anatoly Tokov title fight with Nemkov-Romero off

Bellator's first event in the new year has a new title fight to take the place of one that will head to the back burner.

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Yoel Romero gets title shot at Bellator 290 against Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson winner

Yoel Romero will challenge for the light heavyweight title in the Bellator 290 co-main event.

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Fedor Emelianenko gets retirement fight wish, rematches Ryan Bader for title at Bellator 290

In his final fight, Fedor Emelianenko will get his long-desired rematch.

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Scott Coker: Fedor Emelianenko wants to ‘fight right away,’ still eyes Ryan Bader rematch for retirement fight

According to Scott Coker, Fedor Emelianenko is dead set on trying to avenge his loss to Ryan Bader before he retires.

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Bellator 288 to host two title fights: Nemkov vs. Anderson, ‘Pitbull’ vs. Nurmagomedov

Bellator is brining two big-time title fights to the "Windy City" this fall.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 10: Carla Esparza, Charles Oliveira, Ryan Bader move up P4P list

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC 274, Bellator 280 and 2022 PFL 3.

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Bellator 280 results: Ryan Bader grinds out Cheick Kongo with wrestling to retain heavyweight title

It was "uneventful," but Ryan Bader got the job done in his rematch with Cheick Kongo.

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MMA Notebook: After UFC 274, Michael Chandler Wants Conor McGregor

Chandler raises the stakes on a stacked pay-per-view card with his next opponent already in mind before taking on Tony Ferguson.

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Bellator 280 live and official results (12:30 p.m. ET)

Bellator 280 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT).

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