Fedor Emelianenko’s dreams of a fairytale career finale were dashed in just two and a half minutes by Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader at #Bellator290, but “The Last Emperor” ended the cage smiling after confirming his retirement.

https://www.fightersonlymag.com/latest-news/bellator-290-results-fedor-crushed-by-bader-in-half-a-round-before-emotional-career-send-off/

I thought this would get ugly fast, but it was even faster than it thought

Bader was amazing as usual... Fedor wore the crimson mask early, had his back in the mat, and had no answer for Bader's ground and pound

Tko middle of round one win for Bader #Bellator #Bellator290 #mma

I guess we’re going to have to change Ryan Bader’s nickname to “The Bolshevik Revolution.” #Belator #Bellator290

This will be a fun fight, but likely a quick one.

Fedor is amazing..just a legend..

Bader is an amazing heavyweight with power and speed for this division...

I see Bader winning in round 2 or 3, but we are all winners here

#Bellator #Bellator290 #mma

Johnny Eblen would be a hug e problem Alex Pereira.. guy is a takedown machine whose arms and overall gas tank never seem to tire out...

#Bellator doesn't have as deep a roster as #UFC, but they do have some of the best fighters in the world... Eblen is a problem for anyone at middleweight...

#bellator290 #mma

Eblen had just an amazing fight... So many takedowns, and the last one was straight out of the #WWE

No doubt Eblen won this and maybe swept it, but Tokov was a gamer... Fun fight! #Bellator290 #Bellator #mmaawards

Eblen continues to work takedowns at an insane rate .. guy just doesn't seem to tire

Tokov looked cooked .. it's gonna take a very lucky shot or a huge mistake by Eblen for him to win here

Eblen 4-0 likely... 3-1 at worst... #Bellator #Bellator290 #MMA

Both fighters are super active but Tokov was really dealing.. the got knocked down and taken down.

Tokov had this round well but Eblen brought the good late and likely up 2-0, but it's been a very, very close and great fight! #Bellator290 #Bellator #MMA

I'ma say the best #MMA #podcast is Big John and Josh "The Punk" on their Weighing In podcast

Of course they talk a lot of #Bellator, but they also talk #UFC probably more and give #ONEChampionship the respect it deserves, and even talk #PFL and #Rizin

I love Bisping (Believe You Me) and Sera (UFC Unfiltered) but they often times skip on the other feds. Give 'em a shot if you are having fun watching #MMA #Bellator290 tonight

Ha! Action #movie star #JCVD looks like an optometrist now and he and Ward just shared the most awkward hug ever in #Bellator290 😆

#Bellator #MMA

Ward just destroyed Homasi.. stoppage early r2

His gas tank is insane.. he had Homasi breathing out of his mouth end of r1.. Homasi was gassed within seconds of round 2 and Ward made him pay

If Ward keeps showing this level of improvement he's gonna be a legit problem for anyone

#bellator #bellator290 #mma

Fedor Emelianenko opens up ahead of retirement fight at #Bellator290: 'This sport is in my blood'

https://www.fightersonlymag.com/latest-news/fedor-emelianenko-opens-up-ahead-of-retirement-fight-at-bellator-290-this-sport-is-in-my-blood/

Chael Sonnen says Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement at #Bellator290 will be ‘painful’ for longtime MMA fans

https://www.fightersonlymag.com/latest-news/chael-sonnen-says-fedor-emelianenkos-retirement-at-bellator-290-will-be-painful-for-longtime-mma-fans/