Bellator on Saturday announced its latest free agent signing, and it was a big one: Fedor Emelianenko . “The Last Emperor” has inked a multi-fight deal with Bellator, which will begin with his first fight on Feb. 18, 2017. He will square off with UFC veteran Matt Mitrione at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Bellator announced Fedor’s signing during the Bellator 165 broadcast. Mitrione was called out for a live interview in the arena, admitting that he had signed a contract to fight in February, but didn’t know who he would be fighting or where. He was excited when the promotion revealed Fedor as his opponent.
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