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Bookmakers have updated the line for the semi-final bout of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix between Russian Fedor Emelianenko (37-5) and American Chael Sonnen (30-15-1). The fight will take place on the night of October 13-14 in New York. At stake in the fight is a ticket to the organization’s Grand Prix final within the absolute weight category.

Fedor Emelianenko is considered the favorite, bets on his victory are accepted with odds of 1.35. Chael Sonnen's odds are rated at 3.30. Bookmakers have no doubt that the fight will not last all the planned rounds. Bets on early completion of the match are accepted at 1.23. Otherwise, the odds will be 3.50.

According to the quotes, the fight will not be long. A total of more than 2.5 rounds costs 2.06, a total of less than 2.5 rounds costs 1.70. If the match ends in the first minute, the odds will be 5.00. They offer to bet on the end of the fight in the first round for 3.40.

The winner of the Emelianenko - Sonnen pair in the Bellator Grand Prix final will meet the winner of the confrontation between Matt Mitrione and Ryan Bader, who will be determined a day earlier at the Bellator 207 tournament.

At stake in the upcoming meeting is much more than just the opportunity to compete in the GP final (the first finalist was American Ryan Bader, who defeated compatriot Matt Mitrione in the other semi-final on points).

Everything is at stake, namely the career of the Last Emperor, who does not hide the fact that each subsequent fight (regardless of its outcome) could be his last. You have to leave on time - the golden rule of martial arts, written in blood.

Forecast for the fight of Fedor Emelianenko

The years take their toll. And Fedor no longer has those explosive reflexes that he had 10 years ago. But we should not forget that his counterpart is not young either (Fedor is 42, Sonnen is 41). And here the regime in which athletes are at such a respectable age for sports will come to the fore.

Knowing the behind-the-scenes situation of how Fedor prepares for fights, your disobedient servant is inclined to claim that Emelianenko is fine. And in full. Emelianenko’s fellow soldiers on the Fedor Team (Tokov, Modavsky, Nemkov and others) have difficulty keeping up with the teacher during speed-strength training.

Fedor will win, and must do it ahead of schedule. The first hit and the development of the situation are important. It is worth noting that the Gangster lost 14 of his 15 fights by knockouts, submissions and suffocation. Consequently, there are no clear prerequisites for Sonnen to demonstrate miracles of durability with one of the best all-around fighters of our time. But at the same time, of course, we should not forget that this is a heavy weight, where everything can be decided by one blow.

More than ever, Emelianenko was closed from prying eyes during preparation. All this completely indicates to us the seriousness of the moment. In such moments, either-or situations, when everything is at stake, Fedor knows how to mobilize. This helped him make a name for himself in Pride at one time, it helped him survive the fight with Maldonado, it should help him now win a largely decisive victory.

Achievements of Fedor Emelianenko over the past few years

Fedor, who returned to fighting after a three-year layoff on New Year's Eve 2015 (he defeated Jaideep Singh by TKO1), in his own words, was hungry for fights. Work in the government offices (from November 2012 to July 2015, Fedor served as an adviser to the Minister of Sports Vitaly Mutko) set his teeth on edge, his soul and body demanded a return to his usual fighting environment.

The real test at the comeback stage was the fight against the Brazilian Fabio Maldonado, in which Fedor frankly survived. Having lost the first round, Emelianenko managed to recover, turn the tide of the fight and ultimately win.

That fight, which took place in July 2016, clearly demonstrated how high Fedor’s margin of safety is. Excellent physical fitness has always been Fedor’s calling card. Based on physics, he won and did it beautifully.

Fedor suffered his only defeat after returning in a battle with Mitrione. A mutual knockdown, after which the American managed to recover quickly, brought the fifth defeat of his career to the Russian’s side. But those who don’t fall don’t get up is a phrase spoken by Fedor himself, and he continued his performances, winning a brilliant victory over another big guy, Frank Mir.

In the semi-finals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix, Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen will determine the strongest.

The confrontation between the two veterans will take place on October 14. Bellator has no plans to hold a fight or show in Russia. Emelianenko will fight to reach the finals in the USA. Around the same time, the opponent of the winner of this match for the championship belt will be determined. The winner of the fight between Ryan Bader and Matt Mitrione will oppose the strongest in the Sonnen-Emelianenko pair. The bookmakers have Emelianenko as the main favorite of the entire tournament.

In its tenth year, Bellator organized a tournament of the strongest heavyweights with existing contracts. This decision is intended to revive interest in fighters in the elite weight category, which has somewhat faded due to the fact that there was no full-fledged champion in the organization in 2017. Vitaly Minakov left Bellator undefeated, but did not defend his belt for two years, before being fired in 2016.

This decision by Bellator caused mixed reactions even among mixed martial arts fans. On the one hand, people liked that veterans showed up for an interesting tournament, but on the other, it seems that the time for these fighters has long passed. Holding such a competition ten years ago would have been ideal. Now they can only evoke nostalgic feelings. It is clear that all the strongest perform in the UFC, and none of the current Bellator heavyweight card would even be in the Top 5 there.

Record: 43 fights – 37 victories (28 early) – 5 defeats (5 early) – 1 without result;

Age: 41 years old;

Height: 183 cm;

Weight: 102 kg;

Arm span: 188 cm.

“The Last Emperor” did not want to leave the ring defeated. When many thought that the career of a great fighter was over, he again reminded himself of himself by entering the Bellator Grand Prix. Today, Emelianenko is the main favorite of the tournament. The Russian fighter, as in the good old days, scored a quick knockout.

Skeptics continue to argue that Emelianenko is finished as a professional athlete long ago. There is some truth in these words. Fedor looks difficult in the ring, he misses a lot, he clearly lacks speed and endurance. Emelianenko almost got knocked out even in the fight with Mir. All of Fedor’s recent fights are a lottery. The defeat in the confrontation with Matt Mitrione was from the same series. The American hit first and knocked out Emelianenko.

With age, Fedor practically stopped fighting. His most recent fights take place in a standing position, where he relies on punches. The main problem is that there is not enough speed to dodge opponents' attacks. It is now clear that Emelianenko does not correspond to the level of the current top fighters, but in this Grand Prix he looks competitive.

A good ending to Emelianenko’s professional career would be a victory in the Grand Prix. Most likely, regardless of the result, the tournament will be the finishing point for Fedor. It's hard to imagine that the veteran will find a new challenge to continue his career.

Emelianenko's golden era occurred at the beginning of the century, when he performed in Japan. As part of the strongest mixed martial arts organization at that time, Pride, Emelianenko crushed all opponents in his path. Fedor won his most famous victory in a battle with the Croatian master Mirko Filipovic. Fans of mixed martial arts are still ready to watch that fight several times a year - it’s not for nothing that it was recognized as one of the best in history.

Emelianenko left Japan undefeated (the only defeat at that time was a stoppage of the fight by a doctor’s decision). Unfortunately, it was not possible to continue the successful series of fights in the prestigious American series. In Strikeforce, top fighters immediately exposed Fedor's problems with defense and monotonous style. Emelianenko suffered three defeats in a row. His offenders were Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva and Dan Henderson.

It seemed that Emelianenko’s career was over, but he rebooted in intermediate fights in Russia, and then signed with Bellator, where he still performs.

Record: 46 fights – 30 victories (12 early) – 15 defeats (14 early);

Age: 41 years old;

Height: 185 cm;

Weight: 96 kg;

Arm span: 190 cm.

Sonnen is another “retirement” from MMA. He is very far from the glory of Emelianenko, but the fighter is very respected in the world of mixed martial arts. It's rare that anyone can boast of such resilience. Sonnen first competed in professional MMA back in 1997. Sonnen fought in the UFC for a long time and had three opportunities to win the championship belt. Sonnen had his first chance to reach the coveted award in 2010, but then his winning path was interrupted by Anderson Silva; two years later, Chael won the right to revenge, but again lost by knockout. The third attempt was initially doomed to failure - the last illusions were finally buried by the invulnerable John Jones.

Sonnen signed with Bellator in 2017. After the UFC, the veteran had a four-year break. Such a long sentence was associated with a failed doping test. In 2014, he tested positive for the presence of several prohibited drugs in his blood and was disqualified for two years.

Sonnen, even in his best years, was never a flashy puncher. Interestingly, the last time he won by knockout via punch was in 2007. You definitely can’t call him a wrestling master in comparison with Emelianenko.

Fedor Emelianenko is the obvious favorite among the bookmakers. The odds for a Russian in BC Betcity are currently 1.28. You can bet on his opponent at odds of 3.7.

BC Olympus has a similar odds ratio. The odds for Fedor Emelnenko's victory are 1.37. Here you can profitably bet on Sonnen’s success at odds of 3.1. Bets on total rounds over 1.5 and under are offered at the same odds of 1.9.

In BC 1xBet the odds are slightly different. The probability of Fedor's victory is estimated at 1.19, Sonenna's success at 2.944.

BC Liga Stavok follows the general trend. Fedor's success is 1.33, Sonnen's is 3.05.

In his last fights, Emelianenko met dangerous opponents who could break through Fedor’s defense and win by knockout. Sonnen shouldn't do this. Statistics speak against him; even if he hits, it is unlikely that Emelianenko will be shaken by his blows. In terms of speed characteristics and functional status, the fighters are approximately equal. If the confrontation goes to the ground, then Emelianenko’s skill speaks for him. It is much easier to imagine a situation in which Fedor performs an elbow lever rather than Sonnen applying a painful one to the favorite. It is clear that Emelianenko has not been so good on the ground in recent years, but his opponent has not had any early victories since 2013.

If the fight lasts the entire distance, then the judges will give the victory to Fedor by 90%, since he is the more advantageous candidate for the final.

On October 14, 2018 at 5:00 Moscow time in Chicago, as part of the semifinals of the Bellator Grand Prix 2018 tournament, a fight in the heavy weight category will take place in which Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen will fight.

Fedor Emelianenko

The Russian began his professional career in mixed martial arts 18 years ago, and until 2008, he simultaneously collected championship titles in combat sambo. Now Fedor is 41 years old, and he has 43 fights in the octagon: 12 of his 37 victories were won by knockout, another 16 by submission, and the rest by judge's decision. Emelianenko suffered 4 out of 5 defeats in his last 10 fights.

In 2012, Fedor ended his career with a spectacular knockout of the Brazilian Pedro Rizzu (in the first round), but 3 years later he decided to return to the octagon. After that, the Russian veteran of mixed martial arts fought 4 fights: after a convincing victory over Jaideep Singh (knockout in the first round), Fedor was awarded the victory in the fight with Maldonado by a very controversial judge's decision. In 2017, Emelianenko fought only 1 fight - against Matt Mitrione: already in the second minute of the first round, “The Last Emperor” missed a series of crushing blows from the American and was unable to continue the fight. In the quarterfinals of the World Grand Prix, Emelianenko met with Frank Mir and in less than a minute found a weak spot in his opponent’s defense, knocking out the American.

Nearest forecasts

Chael Sonnen

The American spent his first fights in MMA at the age of 20 in the light heavyweight category. Later, Sonnen regularly moved down to the middle weight category, and in 2018, he fought in the heavyweight division for the first time. Until 2014, the American competed in the UFC, and spent his last 3 fights under the auspices of the Bellator organization. In total, Chel entered the Octagon 46 times: with 30 victories, the American was defeated 15 times, and another fight ended in a draw.

Chael Sonnen is a versatile fighter who combines jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, judo and Muay Thai in his fights. During fights, Sonnen regularly surpasses his opponent in the number of strikes and techniques: out of 19 fights that ended in a judge's decision, Chel lost in only one. In the first round of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix, Sonnen defeated Quinton Jackson by unanimous decision.

Bookmaker quotes

The bookmaker considers the Russian to be the favorite in the upcoming fight - here are the current quotes:

• victory of Fedor Emelianenko – 1.4
• victory of Chael Sonnen – 3.2

Forecast and bet on the match from the site

The Russian works well with his hands, has powerful punches with both hands and looks good on the ground. Emelianenko's only drawback is his weak defense, but Sonnen is not the fighter who will knock out Fedor. We place a confident bet on the victory of “The Last Emperor” in the first round.

The fight between the famous Russian MMA fighter and the equally famous American Chael Sonnen is another significant event in mixed martial arts. This is a bout at the Bellator 208 Heavyweight Grand Prix. To win the Grand Prix is ​​a great honor. Will Fedor be able to prove once again that he is a legend?

The grand prix fight of the Bellator 208 tournament Emelianenko - Sonnen will take place on October 13, in the evening in New York. In Russia, you will have to watch the fight of two heavyweights early in the morning on October 14, after 4.00 “Moscow time”.

Forecast for the Emelianenko - Sonnen fight on October 14: a grand prix to strengthen status or vice versa

Fedor Emelianenko - A 42-year-old Russian MMA legend who brings unprecedented popularity to Bellator. The “Last Emperor” of the Pride organization is a real test of strength for everyone who faced him in battle. Although Fedor is not invincible, he is most often the favorite in most fights, but losing to him is somehow not even considered shameful. Fedor is on a streak of one loss to Matt Mitrione, by technical knockout, and a victory over Frank Mir, whom he knocked out almost dry. One of his distinctive features is his complete abstraction from the psychological pressure of his opponents; he simply does not care about it. Emotional closeness benefits any fighter, which has been confirmed in more than one fight. But Emelianenko also attracts attention as a fairly old fighter, so you can most often hear that “Emelianenko is no longer the same.” Examples include poor dodging of blows and avoidance of the ground. But the statistics are such that you can close your eyes to this: 43 fights, 37 wins, 5 losses. 12 fights won by knockout.

Chael Sonnen - 41-year-old American fighter. Sonnen doesn't have enough stars in the sky, especially in comparison with his opponent. He has 46 fights, 30 victories and 15 defeats. Sonnen knocked out opponents 7 times. Sonnen somewhat tarnished his career in the UFC, although, however, he performed well, but he suffered a series of defeats, some of them of a permanent nature - for example, with Anderson Silva, twice. Among his offenders is John Jones. Sonnen is far from a puncher, unlike his legendary opponent. The last time the world saw his last knockout was in 2007. Chael, of course, knows perfectly well who is in front of him, and there is no point in hiding his feelings:

“I have never encountered such strength as his. She's very scary. I've never dealt with anything like this in the training room. But at the same time, this is part of the intrigue,” Fight Time quotes Sonnen as saying before the fight.

Meanwhile, the forecast for the Emelianenko - Sonnen fight was given by none other than Aderson Silva, who defeated Chael Sonnen twice. Well, anyone, but Silva, one must assume, knows what he’s talking about. He bets on Sonnen, believing that he can beat him like no one else. To support his opinion, he recalls the fight with Sonnen in 2010.

“Chael beat me for five rounds, and at the very end I choked him. This is one of the greatest moments of my life and my memory,” Silva said.

Also, a colleague, of course, said that Fedor is a great fighter, but his faith is on Sonnen’s side.

Bets and odds for the fight Emelianenko - Sonnen

Fedor is a strong favorite, and the words that he is “not the same anymore” are inappropriate here, if only because he and Sonnen are the same age. The odds for Emelianenko’s victory are 1.41, for Sonnen’s victory – 3.18, writes “Everything about Sports”.

The fight will be broadcast live on Sunday morning at 4:00 Moscow time. October 14. The match of our compatriot will be shown on the Match! TV channel. Also within the framework of this tournament there will be a fight between two other Russians - Alexander Shlemenko and Anatoly Tokov.

On November 14, 2018, the Russian mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko very confidently fought the semifinals of the Bellator 208 heavyweight grand prix with the American Cheyne Sonnen, defeating him by technical knockout at the very end of the first round. Thus, having won, Fedor reached the final of the Bellator Grand Prix in the heavy weight category, where he will again fight with an American - this time with the very strong and skilled Ryan Bader. In Russia, Fedor is very much loved (and not only by martial arts fans), so when he perked up again and won two confident victories in the grand prix, everyone again became very interested in his career and are looking forward to Fedor’s next fight, that is, final battle with Bader.

Ryan Bader - Emelianenko

Unfortunately, there is still more than enough waiting for this fight - it will take place only next year, namely, on January 26, 2019 as part of the Bellator 214 tournament. The location of the fight is Inglewood, Los Angeles, USA.

The famous Russian fighter Alexander Emelianenko gave a forecast for the upcoming fight between his brother Fedor Emelianenko and Ryan Bader, which will take place as part of the Bellator Grand Prix finals.

“The fight between Fedor and Sonnen fully met all my expectations. I thought that Fedor would win - and he did it 100%, without giving his opponent a single opportunity to counter anything, either on the stand or on the ground. And it was not Sonnen who turned out to be too weak for Fedor, but on the contrary, Fedor was stronger and better prepared. Fedor’s chances in a fight with Bader are the same as with previous opponents. Fedor will beat Bader. All this news that the American is considered the favorite is the usual promotion to attract more attention to the fight. And so, all the advantages are on Fedor’s side!” - Alexander shared.

Fedor Emelianenko's last fight

The final fight of the Bellator Grand Prix with American Ryan Bader may be the last in the career of the Russian mixed style fighter Fedor Emelianenko. The Russian athlete himself stated this, commenting on his victory over another American, Chael Sonnen, in the semi-finals of the tournament.

According to Emelianenko, he will make the final decision on continuing his career only after the final fight, when he decides on his well-being. He added that he had been keeping an eye on his future final opponent Ryan Bader and called him a very strong fighter.

The night before, Fedor Emelianenko managed to defeat American Chael Sonnen by technical knockout in the first round of the semi-final fight. After the fight, Emelianenko praised his opponent’s physical fitness, but added that he was not tired at all and could continue the fight.

Chael Sonnen admitted that he could not cope with Emelianenko, who actively started the fight. According to Sonnen, the Russian inflicted several painful blows on him, from which he was unable to recover.

The president of the Russian Union of Mixed Martial Arts, Radmir Gabdullin, also spoke about Emelianenko’s technical superiority over his opponent. According to him, the countermeasures used by Emelianenko in wrestling and standing came as a surprise to the American. This allowed Emelianenko to better control the situation, be faster and completely outplay Sonnen. As a result, the impression was even created that the Russian managed to predict the actions of his opponent, Gabdullin noted.

The semifinal fight against Sonnen was the 44th for Fedor Emelianenko and the third in his performances in Bellator. Emelianenko’s start in Bellator was marked by a knockout loss to Matt Mitrione (USA), but after that the Russian fighter also knocked out another American, Frank Mir.