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Bellator 290: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko weigh-in results [UPDATED]

By Brian Cook

SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 29: Fedor Emelianenko enters the ring prior to the match during the Bellator Japan - Fedor v Rampage at Saitama Super Arena on December 29, 2019 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 29: Fedor Emelianenko enters the ring prior to the match during the Bellator Japan - Fedor v Rampage at Saitama Super Arena on December 29, 2019 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images) /
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Bellator 290: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko weigh-in results.

Bellator returns with a big splash with their main card airing on CBS Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, live from the Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA. The main event features reigning heavyweight champion Ryan Bader against MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko. Win or lose this fight is Emelianeko’s swan song, and Bader is coming off two lackluster performances. With that backdrop, I believe Emelianenko will open up and take chances early with big kicks and strikes, leading to an early stoppage for either fighter.

In the co-main event, middleweight champion Johnny Eblen defends his strap against Team Fedor product Anatoly Tokov. A true co-main, considering where these fighters are at this stage of their careers. Eblen is undefeated and coming off a dominating win over Gegard Mousasi. Eblen is a very active striker with excellent wrestling chops. Tokov is a prized prospect in Fedor’s camp with a legitimate shot to win this fight. Hard to say just how good he is after winning his two contests after his re-entry to Bellator against lesser competition.

Regarding the CBS opener, be in your seat on time for Sabah Homasi vs. Brennan Ward. This matchup is a banger and should get people’s attention quickly.

The preliminary card is worth the watch, with some great matchups.

Bellator 290: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko weigh-in results

Main Card

  • Ryan Bader (234.4) vs. Fedor Emelianenko (236.2)
  • Johnny Eblen (184) vs. Anatoly Tokov (184.8)
  • Sabah Homasi (170.8) vs. Brennan Ward (170.7)

Preliminary Card

  • Neiman Gracie (170.4) vs. Dante Schiro (170.6)
  • Lorenz Larkin (171) vs. Mukhamed Berkhamov (171)
  • Henry Corrales (145.6) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (145.2)
  • Ali Isaev (261.8) vs. Steve Mowry (153.4)
  • Chris Gonzalez (155.6) vs. Max Rohskopf (155.6)
  • Karl Albrektsson (205.2) vs. Grant Neal (205.2)
  • Alejandra Lara (125.8) vs. Diana Avsaragova (128.8)
  • Darrion Caldwell (135.8) vs. Nikita Mikhailov (135.4)
  • Jornel Lugo (135) vs. Jaylon Bates (136)
  • Isaiah Hokit (145.6) vs. Peter Ishiguro (145)
  • Ethan Hughes (170.1) vs. Yusuf Karakaya (170.2)

Next. Steve Mowry is the Bellator 290 fighter to watch. dark

Bellator 290: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianeko takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, live from the Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA. Follow along with FanSided MMA for all your news and highlights.

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