For the second time in history, the sport of mixed martial arts is being contested in the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
On Saturday, Bellator MMA hosted one of their most stacked cards in the promotion’s history.
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko made his Bellator debut in the co-main event of Bellator: NYC. The heavyweight legend squared off against heavyweight contender Matt Mitrione.
Emelianenko stood in the middle of the cage while Mitrione hunted for the perfect blow. Both men then knocked each other down with vicious strikes. Mitrione recovered first and finished the fight by knockout.
Official Result:
Matt Mitrione def. Fedor Emelianenko by knockout (Round 1)
