MMA It 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: 1,362 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Daniel Yanofsky Baseball 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 Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 29, 2021 More in MMA The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake 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” Contributions The 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