Bellator will return to the Chicago area in late April, and two of the sport’s all-time elite heavyweights will meet in an opening-round tournament matchup. Former UFC champion Frank Mir (18-11 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will meet ex-PRIDE FC titleholder Fedor Emelianenko (36-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) in the main event at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., outside Chicago on April 28. Bellator officials made the formal announcement today. The main card will air on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie. No other fights were announced for the main card, and an event number is not yet known.
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