1. Fedor Vs Sonnen Date
2. Fedor Vs Sonnen Odds
3. Fedor Vs Sonnen Odds Super Bowl 2020
4. Fedor Vs Sonnen Odds Ufc

The Bellator 208 show will be held on October 13th this year at the Nassau Coliseum in New York and will feature one of the most action-packed fights in recent times – the bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen. Emelianenko surprised everyone by coming out of retirement in 2015, announcing his intention of getting back on the throne. The Russian (Ukrainian-born) fighter is widely regarded as one of the best mixed martial artists of all time and holds records in many categories. He is a former in sambo and judo and has won many accolades and championships in multiple combat sports.

The Russian fighter is praised by former legendary martial artists such as Chuck Norris and Mike Tyson for his impeccable fighting style and his sheer determination to win. After coming out of retirement, he has competed in only 4 fights, suffering only one defeat at the hands of Matt Mitrione. Since then, Bellator announced that the Bellator Heavyweight Champion will be crowned in 2018 at the Heavyweight Grand Prix (February-December), with 8 fighters competing in the tournament. Emelianenko easily won the first fight against Frank Mir and will face Chael Sonnen in the semi-finals at Bellator 208.

His opponent Chael Sonnen is an American MMA fighter who doesn’t have the pedigree the legendary Russian has. Still, Sonnen had the courage to call for a fight against The Last Emperor after his win versus Wanderlei Silva (Bellator 180), and his wish came true. He made his heavyweight debut in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament this January, defeating Quinton Rampage Jackson and setting up a mouth-watering fight against Fedor Emelianenko.

The event will certainly draw in millions of viewers who are no doubt eager to see if Emelianenko still has it. Sonnen has his own supporters as well and considering his track record as an underdog, things could get pretty heated up.

SportNation

SportNation is an emerging online bookie in the British market that has caught the eye of numerous punters in the country. It features all the sports you can think of and some of the best odds in the business. There are plenty of promotions for newcomers and loyal customers as well as a wide range of markets to bet on, making SportNation the place to be for UK punters.

Noted MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa has released the opening odds for this upcoming heavyweight showdown as Emelianenko is a -200 favorite while Sonnen is the +150 underdog. Sonnen ate some heavy punches from Jackson, but mostly to the body. Emelianenko has exceptional speed in his hands that could end Sonnen’s night. Prediction: Fedor Emelianenko (-275) via knockout. Bellator 208: Fedor Emelianenko vs Chael Sonnen. Fedor Emelianenko -275; Chael Sonnen +215; Odds as of October 11 at Bovada Benson Henderson vs. The idea of Chael putting Fedor down with a punch seems far-fetched at best. In short, the betting money is on Fedor knocking out Sonnen with one of his right hands from Hell. Here are the current betting odds for this fight, courtesy of a major offshore sports book: Fedor Emelianenko, -260 Chael Sonnen, +200 Will the Fight Go the Distance? Bellator 208 - Fedor vs. Sonnen pits Fedor The Last Emperor Emelianenko vs Chael Sonnen fight in Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at NYCB Live, Uniondale, New York, United States on Oct 13, 2018.

The promising bookie offers betting in several combat sports markets including MMA. The Emelianenko vs. Sonnen fight is featured at SportNation, with the bookie giving the Russian fighter heavy chances of winning the fight. He stands at 4/13, while his opponent is given odds of 41/20.

This may disappoint punters, as the difference between the fighters is obviously huge. The Last Emperor is a heavy favourite for a semi-final fight, which is quite unusual we must say. Betting on Emelianenko won’t bring a nice return of investment, but putting your money on Sonnen will triple it. If you’re considering betting on the fight, we suggest taking a risk and going with Sonnen – after all, Emelianenko isn’t unbeatable.

Ole777

Ole777 has become a British punter’s favourite after striking a few sponsorship deals with Premier League clubs and constantly adding new sports to their portfolio. Now featuring more than 20 sports and a great variety of markets as well, Ole777 is undoubtedly climbing up the ladder to the top.

The British online bookmaker features MMA in its sports portfolio, allowing punters to place bets on fights in UFC, Bellator, and KSW. There are different markets you can bet on, although the bookie chose only one for the Emelianenko vs. Sonnen fight – full-time winner. Again, Fedor Emelianenko is the heavy favourite with odds of 4/13, while the American fighter is being given odds of 41/20.

Although the Russian fighter is regarded as one of the best MMA fighters of all time, Sonnen is a fierce and resilient martial artist who will surely not back down from the chance of being crowned Bellator Heavyweight Champion. If you ask us, you should definitely put a reasonable bet on him – if he wins the fight, you will triple your investment, which sounds pretty nice.

Letou

Fan of the Premier League? Then you’ve surely noticed Letou on the shirts of former Premier League team Swansea City. Letou is a promising English bookmaker with a huge variety of sports and markets that has a sweet spot for football. This doesn’t mean the bookie is solely focused on football – in fact, it also has combat sports in its offer as well as a wide range of others sports.

For the Emelianenko vs. Sonnen fight, Letou is going with the Russian fighter as a favourite. With odds of 4/13, you won’t win big money by betting on Emelianenko. On the other hand, Sonnen’s 41/20 odds are looking far more attractive for punters – if you place a nice bet on the American fighter, you will triple your investment should he end up winning the bout.

Although it’s disappointing that Letou doesn’t offer a few more markets for the fight and the fact that Emelianenko’s odds are not especially appealing, you can put him on an accumulator slip and hope your selections win so you can earn a nice sum. The Last Emperor is obviously a lock for the win, so if you’re a punter who doesn’t want to take big risks and still win something in return, our money would be on him.

SportPesa

With more than 30 sports in its offer and a variety of markets, SportPesa provides an action-packed atmosphere which punters love. This, paired with the variety of sponsorship deals with popular Premier League clubs has made this bookie a fan-favourite in a quite crowded English betting market.

Of course, SportPesa includes Bellator MMA in its offer and gives punters the chance to make some money by betting in the full-time market for the Emelianenko vs. Sonnen bout. Nothing new regarding the odds – Emelianenko is still the favourite at 4/13, with Sonnen being the underdog at odds of 41/20.

If you really want to earn some money, we’d go with Chael Sonnen. His odds are far more attractive than Emelianenko’s, and many experts consider the American fighter a surprise favourite for the fight. Emelianenko may be a favourite on paper, but Sonnen’s win against Wanderlei Silva shows how powerful a fighter he is.

MansionBet

MansionBet is a newly-launched online bookie by the gambling industry giant Mansion Group. In only a few months on the British betting scene, MansionBet has shown it can already complete with the big guns, offering a number of sports and markets and probably the best odds in the business. If you’re a UFC fan, you’re in luck, as MansionBet does have MMA and Bellator in its offer.

Once again, The Last Emperor is a major favourite for the Bellator 208 bout with odds of 4/13. Chael Sonnen is again lagging behind Emelianenko with odds of 41/20 but is a far more attractive option from a punter’s point of view.

If you, like most punters, are in the business to make some money, you should go with Sonnen. On the other hand, if you prefer going with the favourite, place your bet on Emelianenko. Be careful, however – the Russian has one loss in his last two fights, while Sonnen defeated his last two opponents, including a win against Wanderlei Silva. Dismissing the American fighter’s chances may be a foolish thing to do, so choose wisely.

On Saturday, December 28^th, Bellator will be live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, for Bellator 237 also known as Bellator 237: Fedor vs Rampage. The main event of the evening is a showdown between two MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

The co-main event is a catchweight fight between Sidney Outlaw and former lightweight champ Michael Chandler. Also on the card are Michael Page, Goiti Yamuchi, Lorenz Larkin and Jarred Brooks.

Currently, there are 13 fights scheduled for Bellator 237. The main card for this event is set to begin at 10 PM ET and will air on both the Paramount Network and DAZN.

MMA betting sites have released odds for Bellator 237’s main card fights. Let’s step inside the betting octagon to examine these betting lines courtesy of 5Dimes, identify potential betting value, and choke out our Bellator 237 predictions.

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Michael Page (16-1) vs Shinsho Anzai (11-3)

• Michael Page (-810)
• Shinsho Anzai (+470)

Michael Page is the biggest betting favorite of the show. Nicknamed “MVP,” Page is riding a two fight win streak after losing in the welterweight tournament to the eventual champ Douglas Lima. Page has scored consecutive 1^st round knockouts in his last two fights.

Page will be fighting on a quick turnaround from his last contest which came on November 23^rd. This will be Page’s fifth fight of 2019, which saw him rise to the top of the division before suffering his first career loss.

Anzai has gone 3-1 in his last four fights which saw him compete in the UFC and Deep. His time inside the octagon produced a 2-2 overall record. Anzai is also a former Pancrase middleweight champion who’s coming down to the catchweight of 173 pounds.

Anzai isn’t an elite welterweight, but he’s certainly a step up from the last two lumps that MVP has fought. It seems as if Bellator went out of their way to protect Page after his loss to Lima. I can see one fight to get back on track, but two in a row was too much.

Anzai will provide Page with a decent challenge, but let’s not pretend this is going to even be as close as the Paul Daley fight. Page will have an eight inch height and nine inch reach advantage over Anzai. Additionally, this stylistic matchup suits Page because it should end up as a striking contest.

I expect Anzai to show his toughness by taking a punishment, but Page will eventually get the KO/TKO. Most likely, Page finishes this fight in the 2^nd round. Hopefully, 2020 will see MVP in a much more meaningful fight and against a top ranked welterweight.

Goiti Yamauchi (24-4) vs Daron Cruickshank (22-12, 1 NC)

• Goiti Yamauchi (-335)
• Daron Cruickshank (+245)

Daron Cruickshank is making his Bellator debut this weekend after spending the last three years in Rizin FF. Prior to that, he was with the UFC for several years racking up 13 fights inside the octagon. Unfortunately, he finished his time in the UFC with a record of 6-6 with 1 NC and the two sides parted ways.

Cruickshank has lost two straight fights over the last year, but does have some striking skills and power. 14 of his 22 pro wins have come via TKO/KO.

Goiti Yamauchi has been with Bellator for over six years and has gone 10-3 with the promotion. 19 of his 24 pro wins have come via submission. Seven of his 10 Bellator wins have come via submission as well. He’s stopped 20 of 24 opponents, but has never been stopped himself. All four losses have come via decision.

Yamauchi’s fighting style has drawn some criticism from fans, pundits and his opponent this weekend. However, Goiti points out his finishing rate and other reasons why he’s not a ‘boring’ fighter:

“You call me boring fighter, but the rate of finish in my career is probably more than 90 percent. Not in just professional, but in [my] amateur [and] jiu-jitsu career. So, this [doesn’t] make sense. I like my style. I like my personality. I think it’s just a matter of time to be recognized because of it. “

I find it amusing that Cruickshank finds Yamauchi to be boring. In reality, Goiti is far from boring. He’s become one of the top lightweights in the promotion going 5-1 since moving to the division. His lone loss was via decision to the former champ Michael Chandler. And, Yamauchi took that fight on short notice.

Goiti has the most submission wins in Bellator history and he will be fighting in front of his home country. Cruickshank has seven submission losses on his resume and I believe this weekend will be number eight.

Look for Yamauchi to navigate Cruickshank’s striking and take this fight to the mat where he will eventually lock in a submission hold and get the victory.

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Ilara Joanne (9-4) vs Kana Watanabe (8-0-1)

• Ilara Joanne (NA)
• Kana Watanabe (NA)

The women will also get attention this weekend as two flyweight contenders look to capture a big victory in Japan.

Ilara Joanne made her Bellator debut two months ago and won via 2^nd round submission over Rawlings. It was a solid win in her first fight with the promotion. She’s on a three fight win streak that has seen her compete in three different promotions.

Seven of her nine pro wins have come via stoppage. Joanne believes she will get her 10^th pro win via stoppage over Watanabe this weekend:

“Best camp for this fight I could have. I train on the best team in the world and I look forward to another great victory in the organization. I am very excited, I want to give a show to the Japanese audience. I know Watanabe is a great “But I am a more experienced athlete and have faced tougher opponents than her. I expect a win before the three rounds, and that triumph will open doors for a title fight. I am ready, just waiting for the opportunity.”

Kana Watanabe is making her Bellator debut. She last fought two months ago in Deep and won via 1^st round submission. Five of her eight pro wins have come via stoppage. She’s competed as a professional for two years now.

After looking at some of Watanabe’s fights and comparing her to Joanne, I have to go with Ilara in this contest. She looks like the better all-around fighter and has certainly taken on tougher competition in her career than Watanabe has.

I see this fight ending on the mat as both women seem to prefer the ground game rather than standing and striking. I’m taking Joanne to hand Watanabe her first pro loss and do so via third round submission.

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) vs Keita Nakamura (36-10-2, 1 NC)

• Lorenz Larkin (-530)
• Keita Nakamura (+350)

Nakamura is making his Bellator debut this weekend in his home country of Japan. Keita last fought in October for Rizin FF where he won via 1^st round TKO. Prior to Rizin, he was with the UFC for four years where he went 4-4 during that span.

However, that was Keita’s second stint with the promotion. Nakamura went 0-3 in his first run with the UFC to have an overall record of 4-7 inside the octagon. He did compete against top-notch competition in the UFC, but is better suited in other promotions.

Nicknamed “K-Taro,” Nakamura has scored stoppages in 24 of his 35 pro wins. 16 of those victories have come via submission. He’s 11-8-2 when going the distance. It’s been eight years since Nakamura has suffered a stoppage defeat.

Larkin last fought in October and defeated former welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov via split decision. It was his third straight victory in Bellator with all three coming via decisions. Prior to that, he lost his first two fights back with the promotion in 2017.

Larkin was undefeated and racked up a nice resume with Strikeforce before heading to the UFC. Inside the octagon, he went 5-5 but finished his UFC tenure on a two fight win streak that saw him defeat Neil Magny via TKO and Jorge Masvidal split decision.

11 of Larkin’s 21 pro wins have come via TKO/KO. When going the distance, he’s 10-5 overall. With a win this weekend, Larkin could take a big step up into title contention. He’s certainly on track to get a rematch against Lima who defeated him via unanimous decision in June 2017.

For this fight, I see it going the distance. Larkin has a strong takedown defense which will nullify Nakamura’s solid grappling skills. However, Keita has a tough chin and is very durable which means he should be able to survive the striking contest.

I’m taking Larkin to win his 4^th fight in a row and do so via unanimous decision. He will land a larger volume of strikes and successfully defend the takedowns, which will make it hard for Nakamura to win any rounds.

Michael Chandler (19-5) vs Sidney Outlaw (14-3)

• Michael Chandler (-430)
• Sidney Outlaw (+310)

Originally, this fight was supposed to be a rematch between Benson Henderson and Michael Chandler. Unfortunately, Henderson withdrew from the fight due to injury. Former Ring of Combat champion Sidney Outlaw replaces Henderson on less than a month’s notice.

Outlaw is on a nine fight win streak including wins in ROC, Titan FC, DWTNCS, CFFC and other promotions. He made his Bellator debut on November 15^th and defeated Roger Huerta via unanimous decision.

Eight of his 14 pro wins have come via stoppage with seven via submission. Three of his last four victories have come via submission.

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Despite the quick turnaround, Outlaw is very confident in his chances and respectful of his opponent:

“He’s clearly one of the best, I’m going to go in there and test myself… I’m going to go in there and do what I normally do, which is my best. With Bellator, I’m going to have to properly reintroduce myself, because my last performance wasn’t the best. I’m going to have to go in there a little different.”

Chandler comes into this contest having lost his last fight to Patricio Freire in May. Freire was already the featherweight champion for Bellator and now holds two belts in two different divisions. As for Chandler, he’s looking to bounce back with a big win on Saturday in Japan.

Chandler will also look to get back to the front of the line and once again challenge for the lightweight belt. With a big win over Outlaw, Chandler will be right back in the discussion as the top challenger and perhaps recapture the lightweight belt for the fourth time in his career.

With that said, Chandler acknowledges that Outlaw will be a tough opponent, but he’s going out there to finish him in front of the Japanese crowd:

“He’s a tough guy. He’s a big-bodied wrestler. He’s going to come forward and is going to take me down and try to take me down and control me. I’ve got to be fast when I need to be fast. I need to be strong when I need to be strong”

“The game plan is very simple and very thorough. I’m going to be exactly who I am since Day 1 and put my foot on the gas and not look back; try to put my hands on him as violently as possible for as many minutes as it takes to finish him.”

Chandler was very accurate in his assessment of what Outlaw is going to do. Nicknamed “Da Gun,” Outlaw is a big, strong competitor. Another thing working in favor of Sidney is that this bout will be contested at 160 pounds, which is five pounds more the lightweight limit.

With that said, the weight and size are about the only advantages that Outlaw will have. Chandler has a strong grappling background as he was a former Division I All-American wrestler. Additionally, he also has the advantage in striking with a more polished skillset.

Although he’s coming off a TKO loss, Chandler is still an elite lightweight while Outlaw is still a rising prospect. I think in a few years, Outlaw could actually start challenging for titles as long as he stays on this trajectory. Unfortunately, he’s not good enough to beat Chandler on Saturday.

I’m taking Chandler to win via unanimous decision.

Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs Quinton Jackson (38-13)

• Fedor Emelianenko (-170)
• Quinton Jackson (+130)

Much was made about the opening odds for this fight as some outlets reported that Jackson was an underdog as high as +230. If that was the case then these odds have dramatically shifted in favor of “Rampage.”

At age 41, Jackson is still competing inside the cage despite many fans and pundits believing he should’ve retired long ago. Jackson hasn’t fought in 15 months when he defeated Wanderlei Silva via 2^nd round TKO. It snapped a two fight losing streak.

Prior to those two losses to Lawal and Sonnen, Jackson had won five straight contests since joining Bellator in 2013. He left the UFC after losing three straight fights and no longer being able to compete with the top fighters in his weight class.

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Despite the talk of retirement, Jackson is very excited to fight in Japan again especially against Fedor:

“It’s going to be like old times. I really do miss fighting (in Japan), and I was telling my coach like maybe a couple months ago, like man it would be nice to finish up my career fighting in Japan again… I never dreamed of fighting Fedor because back when we were both in PRIDE, I wasn’t a heavyweight, and I’m a big guy now. I’m a heavyweight now; he’s obviously still a heavyweight.”

Jackson was a huge star in Japan when he fought for PRIDE. Not only did he have legendary fights against Silva, but he also took on other famous MMA stars in their prime like Mauricio Rua and Chuck Liddell. His personality and fighting style earned him a big contract with the UFC.

Once with the UFC, Jackson became a mainstream star and captured the UFC light heavyweight title. He eventually became an actor and movie star as his career winded down. Now, at age 41, Jackson’s best days are well behind him.

Yet, this fight still resonates with MMA fans especially in Japan as two MMA legends square off.

Despite not reaching the heights of success in the United States as he did overseas, Fedor is still considered one of the best heavyweights of all-time according to pundits, most fans and peers.

Fedor Vs Sonnen Date

Fedor last competed in January and lost to Ryan Bader for the Bellator heavyweight title. He’s 2-2 in his time with Bellator, but seems to do well in these “legend fights” as he defeated Frank Mir and Chael Sonnen in 2018.

At age 43, this Fedor farewell tour is nothing more than a publicity stunt by Bellator. With that said, I actually believe he will defeat Jackson in this fight. Rampage is a lot heavier than what he used to be in his prime.

Although both men are older, Fedor still has pop in his punch. Just look at what he did to Mir and Sonnen last year. Two first round TKO/KO victories. He KO’d Mir in 48 seconds. It’s been almost six years since Jackson has won a fight in the 1^st round.

This nostalgic act will get over well in Japan due to the rich history that both fighters built in the country. Nevertheless, I don’t expect this fight to be that entertaining or competitive.

I’m taking Fedor to win via TKO in the 1^st round. I would be surprised if these two guys went deep into the contest. Seven of Fedor’s last eight fights have all ended in the first round and he’s 5-2 in those bouts.

Bellator 237 Final Thoughts

The main event does nothing for me other than seeing two legends return to Japan where they became stars in the sport. Once the fight starts, the nostalgia will end due to the reality that these two men are a combined 84 years old.

Fedor Vs Sonnen Odds

If you look beyond the main event, Bellator 237 has some pop to this card. I’m really intrigued with the co-main event as I want to see how Outlaw measures up to a lightweight elite in Chandler. Additionally, Larkin vs Nakamura should be a competitive contest between two tough fighters.

Yamaguchi’s fight has some intrigue as well due to how close he is to earning a title shot. The women’s flyweight fight will be competitive and MVP is always entertaining. This main card is certainly better than Bellator 235 and possibly even Bellator 236.

The prelim bout between Haruo Ochi and Jarred Brooks is going to be explosive and worth watching. These two flyweights aren’t afraid to let their hands fly and go for the knockout. I wish this was on the main card due to its potential for being the fight of the night.

As for betting opportunities, there aren’t many. The main event is the only fight with close odds. The rest of the main card has large betting favorites and underdogs that aren’t worthy of a flier.

Bellator 237 Full Card

The following details are courtesy of Bellator.com:

• Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs Quinton Jackson (38-13)
• Michael Chandler (19-5) vs Sidney Outlaw (14-3)
• Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) vs Keita Nakamura (36-10-2, 1 NC)
• Ilara Joanne (9-4) vs Kana Watanabe (8-0-1)
• Goiti Yamauchi (24-4) vs Daron Cruickshank (22-12, 1 NC)
• Michael Page (16-1) vs Shinsho Anzai (11-3)

Preliminary Card

Fedor Vs Sonnen Odds Super Bowl 2020

• Andy Nguyen (6-6) vs Ai Shimizu (5-1)
• Ryuichiro Sumimura (14-6) vs Jon Tuck (10-5)
• Haruo Ochi (20-7-2, 1 NC) vs Jarred Brooks (14-2, 1 NC)
• Yusuke Yachi (20-9) vs Hiroto Uesako (18 – 8)
• Kanna Asakura (14-4) vs Jayme Hinshaw (4-3)
• Sergey Shemetov (9-5) vs Shoma Shibisai (6-2, 1 NC)

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