Mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko pulled himself out of a tough first round TKO loss to Matt Mitrione by earning a first round finish of his own. The heavyweight faced off against two-time former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir in the main event of Bellator 198, earning a first round knockout over the fighter.
Now Emelianenko is set to face off against Chael Sonnen in the semi-finals of the highly exciting Bellator heavyweight tournament grand prix. The grand prix is set to determine the next heavyweight champion of the promotion, offering a stunning series of match ups in the process.
Now the opening betting odds for Emelianenko’s tournament battle against Chael Sonnen have been released. As reported by MMA Junkie, Emelianenko has come in at a whopping -200 favorite. Sonnen has appeared as the +150 underdog.
