(This story first published in Friday’s print edition of USA TODAY.) LOS ANGELES – On Saturday, MMA royalty returns to the cage, with the greatest heavyweight in the sport’s history attempting to add another pair of titles to his expansive collection of accomplishments. Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko (38-5 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) tore through former UFC title holder Frank Mir and perennial contender Chael Sonnen to secure a berth in the finals of Bellator’s heavyweight grand prix, which sees the winner crowned as not only a tournament victor but also the promotion’s heavyweight champion. The grand prix concludes in the headlining slot of Bellator 214, which airs on Paramount (9 p.m.
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Bellator heavyweight grand prix: Historical final between Fedor and Bader awaits – MMA Junkie