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We know half of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix final, and on Saturday night we will see who will face lightweight champion Ryan Bader for the heavyweight title at one point. Saturday night in Uniondale, New York, two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts will face Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen advanced on this with a unanimous win over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in January at Bellator 192. Emelianenko earned his place in the semifinal with an impressive TKO victory over Frank Mir at Bellator 198 in April. still has the devastating power that many thought had lost.
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Bader presented a show Friday night at Bellator 207 with his total dominance of Matt Mitrione to qualify for the final, and Emelianenko or Sonnen will join him with a win on Saturday night at Bellator 208.
Bellator 208 Combat Card, Results
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen – Semi-Final Heavyweight Grand Prix
Benson Henderson against Saad Awad – Lightweight
Cheick Kongo def. Timothy Johnson via TKO in the first round (strikes)
Anatoly Tokov def. Alexander Shlemenko by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Henry Corrales def. Andy Main via KO third round (punch)
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