A heavyweight matchup that’s been discussed for more than a decade could happen in the opening round of the recently announced Bellator MMA World Grand Prix 2018 tournament – but nothing is confirmed just yet. Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (18-11 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) says he will take on former PRIDE FC heavyweight titleholder Fedor Emelianenko (36-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) in the opening round of the eight-man tournament, which is set to determine a new Bellator heavyweight champ . Related Bellator heavyweight title tourney: Fedor, Mir, 'Rampage,' Sonnen among big names booked Mir revealed the matchup during a recent edition of his “Phone Booth Fighting” podcast, but a Bellator official told MMAjunkie that no matchups have been finalized
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Emelianenko vs. Mir in Bellator tourney opener? Matchups not determined, official says – MMA Junkie