Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 Odds & Predictions

Bader vs Fedor 2 Odds & Predictions

Bellator 290 will be the end of the road for one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time. After perhaps the most decorated career in the history of MMA, Fedor Emelianenko will hang up his gloves after Saturday night. Undoubtedly the greatest heavyweight fighter to never ply his trade in the UFC, Emelianenko dominated the ranks of Rings, Pride, and Affliction for years.

Across the Bellator cage stands heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. “Darth” Bader clipped Fedor with a left hook early in their first fight, and “The Last Emperor” has been dead set on a rematch ever since.

Fedor will forever be a legend of the sport. He was the pre-minent MMA fighter in his Pride heyday, and maybe the first international MMA fighter to transcend his sport. However, Emelianenko’s prime-and Pride Fighting Championships itself, are long gone. His chin has been made of glass for a decade. Back Bader to to send Fedor into retirement with a knockout blow.

Bellator 290: Bader vs Fedor 2 Pick: Ryan Bader to win (-325)

Johnny Eblen vs Anatoly Tokov Odds & Predictions

Another Russian prepares for his shot at glory on Saturday night, as Anatoly Tokov will enter the Bellator cage looking to leave with a belt.

Tokov, an experienced grappler, has gone 7-0 in Bellator thus far. The team Fedor fighter has looked impressive. That being said, his opponent may have the perfect recipe to counter his grappling game.

A former wrestler at the university of Missouri, Johnny Eblen is on a mission at Bellator 290. With many fans and pundits doubting the undefeated champion, “the Human Cheat Code” will aim to make the first title defense of his career.

Incredibly, MMA veterans “King Mo” Lawal, Thiago Alves, Mike Brown and Dustin Poirier will be in Johnny Eblen’s corner on Saturday night. Backed by a star-studded team, Eblen is the heavy favorite at -250 odds. The American Top Team fighter clearly believes his dominate victory over Gegard Mousasi is only the beginning.

Bellator 290 Co-Main Event Pick: Johnny Eblen (-250)