MMAIt will be a party at the Coli as Bellator heads to Long Island for Chael Sonnen v. Fedor Emelianenko Two of the best heavyweights in MMA history will face off inside the former home of the Islanders by Daniel Yanofsky July 19, 2018 It took a while, but Bellator is finally heading to Long Island! Bellator President Scott Coker is rewarding fans for their patience in a big way. The main event of the card will feature Chael Sonnen v. Fedor Emelianenko in a Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinal match. The fight is scheduled for October 13. Newsday was the first to report the news.Bellator 208 won’t be the first card the company books in the NY/CT area that weekend. The day before, Matt Mitroine and Ryan Bader will face off at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT for Bellator 207.This is going to be a fight between two MMA greats. Sonnen (37-5-1) has won two in a row, his last fight being a unanimous decision victory over Quinton Jackson in the quarterfinals in January. The best fight for “The American Gangster” to have at the moment is against Fedor (37-5 (1)). The latter has become an MMA legend due to his power and awareness. The former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion got to the semifinals by knocking out Frank Mir in the first round back in April. With enough time between fights, both should be well-rested.While the two are up in the age department (both at 41-years old), this is a true money fight for Bellator. Between the trash-talking style of Sonnen and the calm, powerful demeanor of Fedor, fans should be in for a show. That is especially true when it comes to media appearances. Expect a few sparks to fly before they rock Long Island.Tickets for Bellator 208 go on sale July 27. There will be a presale on July 26. When asked at the DAZN press conference where fans can watch the fight, Scott Coker stated the event will air on Paramount Network while also being simulcasted on DAZN. Stay tunes as more fights are announced for the event. Post Views: 1,202The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsDaniel YanofskyBaseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event.Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related TopicsbellatorBellator 208Bellator Heavyweight Grand PrixBellator MMAChael SonnenDAZNfedor emelianenkommaNassau Coliseum 9 Comments You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 MetLife Stadium to host Army-Navy Game in 2021 by Kelly Lynn | posted on August 23, 2017 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Story of the NHL’s First Armenian, Zach Bogosian and His Biggest Fan by Anthony Paradiso | posted on September 12, 2020 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020More in MMAThe Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. AskrenJake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... The Leverage Game: What’s Going on Between Jon Jones and UFC?After Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic, fight fans everywhere were already excited about... Athletes and their “Charitable” ContributionsThe other day I was watching TV when I saw a commercial for Conor... Should the Holloway vs. Katter fight have been Stopped in the 4th Round? Dana White thought so…In my honest opinion, when it comes to sports there is nothing like watching... With Robert Whittaker v. Kelvin Gastelum axed, what fight will main event UFC 230 at MSG? PFL’s championship final to reportedly take place at MSG