Bellator MMA is delivering another night of fights this Saturday. And, the time has finally come. The night’s stunning main event is finally here.
Bellator 208 is taking place in Uniondale, New York right now for fight fans all around the world. Headlining the night’s card, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Chael Sonnen is taking on mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko.
The two competitors are throwing down for the heavyweight tournament grand prix semi-finals, as each fighter is now looking to get one step closer to earning the Bellator heavyweight belt. Check out the Bellator results from the stunning match up down below.
Emelianenko came out of the gate with a vengeance. Smashing Sonnen with a brutal right hand, “The Last Emperor” managed to drop his opponent early in the first round.
Sonnen was able to weather the storm and compose himself before taking his opponent to the canvas and taking the mount position over Emelianenko. However, Emelianenko was quickly able to get back to his feet.
From there, Emelianenko once again dropped his opponent with another right hand. This time around, the legendary fighter managed to bring a stop to the contest. Emelianenko will be moving on to the finale of the heavyweight tournament grand prix.
Bellator Results: Fedor Emelianenko def. Chael Sonnen via TKO in round one