Fedor Emelianenko , once considered the best heavyweight on the planet long ago, an almost mythical figure in MMA, is looking to add to his legendary resume at the age of 42. Emelianenko (37-5-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA), a former PRIDE champion, hopes to add Bellator gold to his collection. On Saturday night in the Bellator 208 headliner, he meets Chael Sonnen in the semifinals of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix, with the winner advancing to January’s final and a shot at the promotion’s vacant heavyweight title. Related Bellator 208's Fedor Emelianenko 'can't be offended' by Chael Sonnen's talk Bellator 208 main event breakdown: Sonnen has path to upset Fedor, but can he get there? What would claiming Bellator’s heavyweight belt with a tournament victory mean for Emelianenko’s legacy
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