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The headliner for the card is the retirement fight of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko. He will rematch Ryan Bader with the Bellator Heavyweight Championship up for ...

The main card will kick off at 9pm ET/6pm PT. The eleven-fight main card will kick off at 6pm ET/3pm PT, and will be streamed on He will rematch Ryan Bader with the Bellator Heavyweight Championship up for grabs.

In the main event, heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (30-7 MMA, 8-2 BMMA) puts his title on the line in a rematch with Fedor Emelianenko (40-6 MMA, 4-2 BMMA), who ...

Broadcast: MMA Junkie/YouTube In the co-feature, middleweight champ Johnny Eblen (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his belt up for the first time when he takes on challenger Anatoly Tokov (31-3 MMA, 7-0 BMMA). Bader won their first meeting in 2019 with a 35-second knockout. The event takes place at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. ET (3 p.m.

Tonight will be the final time fans get to see MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step inside the cage to face Bellator World Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

- Karl Albrektsson vs. - Chris Gonzalez vs. - Ali Isaev vs. - Henry Corrales vs. - Main event cagewalks (approx): 12 a.m. - Lorenz Larkin vs. - Neiman Gracie vs. - Sabah Homasi vs. - Ryan Bader vs. - Johnny Eblen vs. ET / 2 a.m. ET / 5 a.m.

Bellator 290 is taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California as the promotion kicks off 2023 with a retirement bout for Fedor Emelianenko as he…

Eblen will be looking to secure his first title defense after dominating Gegard Mousasi from pillar to post at [Bellator 282](https://mmasucka.com/2022/06/24/bellator-282-results/), with Tokov looking to secure what he has long seen as his title. [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXwhLJm13To). However, Nemkov withdrew for undisclosed reasons and the bout was canceled. The main card starts at 9:00 PM EST/6:00 PM EST on CBS in the promotion’s debut on American network television, and will also be simulcast on [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/). [Johnny Eblen](https://mmasucka.com/2023/02/02/bellator-290-scouting-report-johnny-eblen/) and [Anatoly Tokov](https://mmasucka.com/2023/02/02/bellator-290-scouting-report-anatoly-tokov/) will serve as the new co-main event. [Bellator 290](https://mmasucka.com/2023/02/04/mmasuckas-bellator-290-staff-picks/) is taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California as the promotion kicks off 2023 with a retirement bout for Fedor Emelianenko as he attempts to add one last belt to his legendary collection.

Former Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell had to make some big changes ahead of his Bellator 290 fight with Nikita Mikhailov.

“I want to get back on track and back in the spotlight because that’s what I’m going to do on Feb. I know it’s the Bader and Fedor card, but I want to come in and steal the show. It’s the best I’ve ever felt physically, I’m going to put my best foot forward, and 2023 is going to be the year that I break out. I’m going to do everything in my ability to make sure I’m the most talked about fight of the night, regardless of where I’m at on the card. I want to go out there and just show up right. It was impossible for me to know I needed a shift, but the coaches here were real with me and telling me how I’ve been showing up. “In my mind, all I have to do is show up and I’m doing everything right. Caldwell isn’t looking too far ahead, however, because to get to where he wants to go, it starts with beating Mikhailov on a massive event for the promotion. And I’ve learned that I can just be myself, and be happy with that. It’s been working, and everyone is going to see that Feb. When he entered the promotion in 2014, Caldwell went on an incredible run that led to winning the Bellator bantamweight title and defending it twice. Since then, Caldwell picked up a pair of wins, and now he finds himself in the longest losing streak of his career.

Main Card (CBS, 9:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. PDT) · Ryan Bader (C) (30-7) vs. (#4) Fedor Emelianenko (40-6) — Bellator Heavyweight Championship · Johnny Eblen (C) (12- ...

- (#5) Steve Mowry vs. - (#8) Lorenz Larkin def. Dante Schiro (8-4) Brennan Ward (16-6) (#3) Anatoly Tokov (31-2) — Bellator Middleweight Championship (#4) Fedor Emelianenko (40-6) — Bellator Heavyweight Championship

The event takes place at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The main card airs on CBS following prelims on MMA Junkie. In the main event, heavyweight champion Ryan ...

Bellator 290 takes place Friday in California, and you can discuss the event here, including the retirement of Fedor Emelianenko.

ET for the main card on CBS. ET for the preliminary card on MMA Junkie and 9 p.m. ET (3 p.m.

Bellator 290 is Saturday, Feb. 4 on CBS and it will feature the very last fight of Fed Emelianenko, as he fights heavyweight champ Ryan Bader for the title.

Luckily for those who aren’t interested in buying yet another streaming service, Bellator 290 is completely free in the United States as it will air on your local CBS station at 9 PM ET. [That alone makes this a must-see show,](https://fansided.com/2023/01/31/bellator-290-ryan-bader-vs-fedor-emelianenko-preview-prediction/) but Emelianenko’s Fedor Team compatriot, Anatoly Tokov, will look to win the Bellator middleweight championship from Johnny Eblen. [the main event of Bellator 290,](https://fansided.com/2023/01/31/bellator-290-ryan-bader-fedor-emelianenko-card-start-time-channel-guide-betting-odds/) as the heavyweight icon Emelianenko says goodbye to the world of MMA after this fight.

Bader, the Bellator heavyweight champion, defeated Emelianenko via first-round TKO to successfully defend his title. He earned $150,000 in the victorious effort ...

[Mukhamed Berkhamov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5591/mukhamed-berkhamov)($33,000) [Henry Corrales](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3270/henry-corrales)($75,000 + no win bonus = $75,000) def. [Anatoly Tokov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3509/anatoly-tokov)($75,000) [Brennan Ward](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2007/brennan-ward)($75,000 + no win bonus = $75,000) def. [Sabah Homasi](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1314/sabah-homasi)($100,000) [Lorenz Larkin](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/751/lorenz-larkin)($75,000 + no win bonus = $75,000) def. [Dante Schiro](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5715/dante-schiro)($20,000) [Jaylon Bates](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5512/jaylon-bates)($20,000 + no win bonus = $20,000) vs. [Alejandra Lara](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4314/alejandra-lara)($60,000) [Nikita Mikhailov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5764/nikita-mikhailov)($16,000 + $16,000 = $32,000) def. [Karl Albrektsson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3672/karl-albrektsson)($35,000) [Diana Avsaragova](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5587/diana-avsaragova)($16,000 + $16,000 = $32,000) def. [Max Rohskopf](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5346/max-rohskopf)($30,000) [Grant Neal](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5060/grant-neal)($33,000 + $33,000 = $66,000) def. [Darrion Caldwell](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1762/darrion-caldwell)($50,000) [Neiman Gracie](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2442/neiman-gracie)($70,000 + no win bonus = $70,000) vs. [Yusuf Karakaya](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6203/yusuf-karakaya)($3,000 + $3,000 = $6,000)* [Ali Isaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4989/ali-isaev)($70,000) ruled a draw [Chris Gonzalez](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4970/chris-gonzalez)($50,000 + $50,000 = $100,000) def. Fedor Emelianenko ($100,000) Both Bader and Emelianenko were on flat fees with no win bonuses regardless of the fight’s result.

Check out the live results and highlights for Bellator 290: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko 2.

LIVE NOW [pic.twitter.com/qWo4HAbqic] [February 5, 2023] Ward then exploded with a takedown and transitioned right to the back, but didn’t do much with the position before Homasi stood back up. Eblen returned to his wrestling in the fourth frame, pressing Tokov against the fence and making him carry his weight. He holds a 1-0 record in pro MMA and holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He was all over Homasi, unleashing a swarm of punches that were overloading the fading fighter. Bader started to score early with his boxing, first with his jab, and then mixing in his hooks. The war waged on in the second round, with Tokov pumping out his jab. Once Tokov broke free, he was able to connect some more with his straight punches, but Eblen was also getting through with his looping leather. It’s about a proper send off for one of the greatest fighters to ever compete in full contact martial arts. The Bellator 290 co-main event will be a middleweight title fight between the new champion, Johnny Eblen, and his first challenger, Anatoly Tokov. The main event of the evening will be a special one. Possessing that combination for 23-years has earned him the respect of his peers, fans, and promoters alike — and also cemented his face on the Mount Rushmore of MMA.

For the final time, the legendary Fedor Emelianenko made the walk to the cage on Saturday at Bellator 290, taking on heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

Tokov got to his feet as the round ended. Eblen secured a takedown, but Tokov quickly got to his feet. The fight went the distance but was largely one-sided after the first round. Eblen slipped but quickly got back to his feet. Tokov landed a combination at the start of the second round. Tokov got to his feet and the round ended with the two clinched along the fence. Tokov briefly wobbled Eblen with a punch. Eblen looks to get the fight to the ground but Tokov defends the attempt. Tokov stands but Elben keeps the pressure on. The champ connected with a left hand on the break in the closing seconds of the round. Tokov connected with counter right hand off of a leg kick, but couldn’t get Eblen to the ground. The event took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and the fight card aired on CBS and Paramount Plus.

The MMA community said farewell to Fedor Emelianenko after his TKO loss to Ryan Bader in his Bellator 290 retirement fight.

[#Bellator290]results: Ryan Bader ( [@RyanBader]) def. Fedor got knocked down by a punch on the back of the head, and he couldn't effectively defend from Bader's strikes on the ground. Bader with a left hook and a couple rights. [February 5, 2023] “The Last Emperor” closes his career on a low, but it takes nothing away from his career achievements. Lands uppercut and a right behind the ear off a clinch. Bader on top dropping shots.

Fedor Emelianenko takes a photo with MMA pioneers after his loss to Ryan Bader. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty ...

Bellator MMA's first event of 2023 was one of its biggest ever, headlined by a rematch between arguably the greatest heavyweight ever, Fedor Emelianenko, ...

[Brennan Ward](/fighter/Brennan-Ward-41566) vs. [Dalton Rosta](/fighter/Dalton-Rosta-277187) [Lorenz Larkin](/fighter/Lorenz-Larkin-51345) vs. [Gegard Mousasi](/fighter/Gegard-Mousasi-7466)and [Fabian Edwards](/fighter/Fabian-Edwards-200595). [Johnny Eblen](/fighter/Johnny-Eblen-263051) vs. [Ryan Bader](/fighter/Ryan-Bader-22858) vs.

Through the completion of two close rounds on Saturday, it appeared as if the Bellator MMA middleweight title was up for grabs. That's when the gas tank and ...

Just eight months removed from dominating Gegard Mousasi to claim the middleweight title, Eblen already had a scenario in mind for his next title defense. The Team Fedor product out of Russia was competitive in the opening rounds by stuffing takedowns and landing the more technical counter punches. [co-main event of Bellator 290](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-290-live-results-ryan-bader-vs-fedor-emelianenko-updates-highlights-fight-card-start-time/live/) from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Tokov (31-3) saw his seven-fight win streak under the Bellator banner come to a close. I'm the king of cardio." That's when the gas tank and ragdoll wrestling of defending champion Johnny Eblen began to take over.

Check out the disclosed pay for all 28 fighters on Bellator 290, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

Legendary MMA fighter [Fedor Emelianenko](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/fedor-emelianenko) and welterweight Sabah Homasi each made $100,000, despite losses. California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive director Andy Foster released a full list of fighter payouts Saturday to MMA Junkie. [Ryan Bader](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ryan-bader) and [Johnny Eblen](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/johnny-eblen) topped the list with $150,000.

MMA Fighting reacts to Fedor Emelianenko's final fight, Ryan Bader and Johnny Eblen's successful title defenses, and the promotion's debut on CBS.

[Apple Podcasts](https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=19954__t_w__r_google.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id320642139&referrer=sbnation.com), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RoZU1tYUhvdXJXaXRoQXJpZWxIZWx3YW5p), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/27Z2RR39rjGrRcV1DiQ40J?si=5ZS0Lje7QbWITUd60cOb8g), [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mma-fighting), and wherever else you get your pods. [Bellator 290](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1354/bellator-290-bader-vs-fedor-2) event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew react to Emelianenko’s first-round TKO loss to heavyweight champion [Ryan Bader](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/39/ryan-bader) in the main event, Bader’s classy response to how it all played out, whether or not a fight with [Francis Ngannou](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou) could happen, how the card performed as a whole, [Johnny Eblen](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4861/johnny-eblen)’s stock after a fantastic performance against [Anatoly Tokov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3509/anatoly-tokov) to retain his middleweight championship, [Brennan Ward](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2007/brennan-ward)’s sensational finish of [Sabah Homasi](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1314/sabah-homasi), [Lorenz Larkin](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/751/lorenz-larkin)’s knockout of the year contender, and more. Watch the Bellator 290 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on [Fedor Emelianenko](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/23/fedor-emelianenko) is officially over, and it wasn’t the happy ending most MMA fans were hoping for. Bellator’s debut on CBS has come and gone, the career of the legendary

Legendary Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko officially retires following a disappointing first-round defeat in Saturday's rematch.

Check out the full fight video highlights of Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko 2 from the Bellator 290 main event.

He holds a 1-0 record in pro MMA and holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Fedor received a proper send off from his peers, and then placed his gloves in the middle of the cage to complete the retirement tradition. Bader started to score early with his boxing, first with his jab, and then mixing in his hooks. He covers everything from betting odds to live events and fighter interviews. The MMA legend tried to scramble and improve his position, but Bader’s control was too strong, and the ground strikes were unwavering. Emelianenko came out looking to bang, but it didn’t take long for Bader to get his boxing going.