It’s well-known by now: Fedor Emelianenko is a legend of the sport.

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While he’d suffered a handful of losses since his heyday, the Russian heavyweight proved he still had more mileage left in the tank at Bellator 208 in October 2018.

Chael Sonnen Fights

At Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York, Emelianenko turned back the clock when he took on three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen.

The fight saw an aggressive Emelianenko tag Sonnen with big punches on the feet. Midway through the first round, Sonnen scored a takedown. Upon Sonnen’s entry into mount, Emelianenko reversed position.

When the fight rose back to the feet, Emelianenko tossed Sonnen to the canvas. From there, Emelianenko produced an onslaught of ground-and-pound. Referee Dan Miragliotta waved off the fight with 14 seconds left in the first frame.

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• Nothing new regarding the odds – Emelianenko is still the favourite at 4/13, with Sonnen being the underdog at odds of 41/20. If you really want to earn some money, we’d go with Chael Sonnen. His odds are far more attractive than Emelianenko’s, and many experts consider the American fighter a surprise favourite for the fight.

Fedor Emelianenko: +600. Any alternate fighter: +600. Frank Mir at: +400. Ryan Bader: +280. Matt Mitrione: +225. The odds for the first-round matchups have also been released. See those below: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen Jan. 20 Quinton Jackson: -155 Chael Sonnen: +125. Matt Mitrione vs. Roy Nelson Feb. 16 Matt Mitrione.

With the victory, Emelianenko advanced to the Bellator heavyweight grand prix final.. He took on light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader, but lost by first-round TKO.

On December 29, Emelianenko (38-6 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) returns to action when he takes on Quinton Jackson (38-13 MMA, 5-3 BMMA) in the main event of Bellator 237.

The event takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The main card will air on Paramount Network after prelims on MMA Junkie.

Chael Sonnen Vs Rampage Jackson

Emelianenko Vs Sonnen

Ahead of Bellator 237, relive Fedor Emelianenko’s finishof Chael Sonnen in the video above.