Bellator breaks into Russian territory for the first time Saturday with Bellator 269 , which takes place at VTB Arena in Moscow with a main card that airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie. Legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (39-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) returns to home soil in the main event. The former PRIDE FC champion is set to take on Tim Johnson (15-7 MMA, 3-3 BMMA) in front his home crowd. For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 13 pre-event facts about Bellator 269.
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August 24, 2019
Bellator 225 video: Vitaly Minakov media day interview
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Ryan Bader scoffs at Cheick Kongo’s title threat, not impressed by Bellator 216 performance
February 17, 2019
Bellator 216 results: Cheick Kongo earns title shot with decision over Vitaly Minakov
February 16, 2019
Video: Watch Page-Daley, Kongo-Minakov hit their marks at Bellator 216 official weigh-ins
February 15, 2019
Manager sues ex-Bellator champ Vitaly Minakov, Ali Abdelaziz
February 14, 2019
Bellator chief Scott Coker: Ryan Bader’s next defense not decided; Minakov-Kongo winner an option
February 13, 2019
Bellator 216 pre-event facts: Mirko Cro Cop is king of the rematch
February 13, 2019