One is a heavyweight legend, and one is a veteran light heavyweight who’s faced a who’s who of MMA notables in multiple divisions. But who wins? We’ll found out in the semifinal round of Bellator’s yearlong heavyweight grand prix when Fedor Emelianenko (37-5 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) meets fellow opening-round tourney winner Chael Sonnen (30-15-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA). The opening odds are out for the matchup, which was set this past weekend when Emelianenko scored a first-round TKO win over Frank Mir in Bellator 198’s headliner. Sonnen had already punched his ticket to the semifinals after picking up a decision win over “Rampage” Jackson in January. Related Fedor Emelianenko comments on FBI interview, addresses Chael Sonnen Now, they’re likely to meet on the East Coast – as part of an expected “stacked card” – though an official date isn’t set for their Final Four matchup.
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Bellator opening odds: Lines set for Fedor Emelianenko vs. Chael Sonnen – MMA Junkie