Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 Odds & Predictions
By Nick Holz in Mixed Martial Arts News
Published:
- Bellator 290: Bader vs Fedor 2 gets underway this Saturday, Feb. 4
- Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has won back to back fights via unanimous decision
- Check out all the Bellator 290 odds, predictions, and best bets, below
Bellator 290 takes place this Saturday, February 4th, 2023 from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The main event of Bellator 290 is a heavyweight title rematch between current champion Ryan Bader and the legendary Fedor Emelianenko.
Two title fights headline a stacked Bellator 290 card. After catching Fedor with a left hook in their first fight, Ryan Bader will be looking to send “the Last Emperor” into retirement on Saturday. While undefeated middleweights Johnny Eblen and Anatoly Tokov will battle it out for the middleweight bout.
Bellator 290 gets underway this Saturday at 6pm ET with the prelims airing live on the Bellator MMA Youtube channel. You can then catch all the Bellator 290 main card action on CBS at 9pm ET. Until then check out all the odds and our best Bellator 290 bets below.
Bellator 290: Bader vs Fedor 2 Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ryan Bader | -325 |
| Fedor Emelianenko | +270 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Johnny Eblen | -250 |
| Anatoly Tokov | +210 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Sabah Homasi | -195 |
| Brennan Ward | +165 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Neiman Gracie | -275 |
| Dante Schiro | +230 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Lorenz Larkin | +185 |
| Mukhamed Berhamov | -215 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Henry Corrales | +390 |
| Akhmed Magomedov | -490 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Steve Mowry | -130 |
| Ali Isaev | +110 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Christopher Gonzalez | -200 |
| Max Rohskopf | +170 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Grant Neal | +130 |
| Karl Albrektsson | -150 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Diana Avsaragvoa | +100 |
| Alejandra Lara | -120 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Darrion Caldwell | +135 |
| Nikita Mikhailov | -155 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Jaylon Bates | +265 |
| Jornel Lugo | -320 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Ethan Hughes | +120 |
| Yusuf Karakaya | -140 |
Odds as of February 1st at DraftKings. Unlock all the DraftKings Sportsbook bonus codes to bet on Bellator.
Ryan Bader is a -325 favorite over Fedor Emelianenko in the Bellator 290: Bader vs Fedor 2 main event. While Dagestan native Akhmed Magomedov is the largest favorite on the Bellator 290 card at -490 odds.
Bader vs Fedor 2 Odds & Predictions
Bellator 290 will be the end of the road for one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time. After perhaps the most decorated career in the history of MMA, Fedor Emelianenko will hang up his gloves after Saturday night. Undoubtedly the greatest heavyweight fighter to never ply his trade in the UFC, Emelianenko dominated the ranks of Rings, Pride, and Affliction for years.
The reigning champion vs. the living legend.
Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko faceoff ahead of Saturday's #Bellator290 event, the promotion's first card on CBS – and the final fight for "The Last Emperor." pic.twitter.com/ER5qBRfD14
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) February 1, 2023
Across the Bellator cage stands heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. “Darth” Bader clipped Fedor with a left hook early in their first fight, and “The Last Emperor” has been dead set on a rematch ever since.
| 39 | Age | 46 |
| 6’2 | Height | 6’0 |
| 74″ | Reach | 76″ |
| 11 | Career Finishes | 33 |
Fedor will forever be a legend of the sport. He was the pre-minent MMA fighter in his Pride heyday, and maybe the first international MMA fighter to transcend his sport. However, Emelianenko’s prime-and Pride Fighting Championships itself, are long gone. His chin has been made of glass for a decade. Back Bader to to send Fedor into retirement with a knockout blow.
Bellator 290: Bader vs Fedor 2 Pick: Ryan Bader to win (-325)
Johnny Eblen vs Anatoly Tokov Odds & Predictions
Another Russian prepares for his shot at glory on Saturday night, as Anatoly Tokov will enter the Bellator cage looking to leave with a belt.
Tokov, an experienced grappler, has gone 7-0 in Bellator thus far. The team Fedor fighter has looked impressive. That being said, his opponent may have the perfect recipe to counter his grappling game.
The 𝓗𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮 🎮
The undefeated middleweight champ puts his title on the line at #Bellator290.
Don't miss @JohnnyEblen 🆚 Anatoly Tokov LIVE on @CBS & @ParamountPlus 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑺𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑫𝑨𝒀, February 4️⃣th. pic.twitter.com/5t8V7jUUux
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) January 30, 2023
A former wrestler at the university of Missouri, Johnny Eblen is on a mission at Bellator 290. With many fans and pundits doubting the undefeated champion, “the Human Cheat Code” will aim to make the first title defense of his career.
Incredibly, MMA veterans “King Mo” Lawal, Thiago Alves, Mike Brown and Dustin Poirier will be in Johnny Eblen’s corner on Saturday night. Backed by a star-studded team, Eblen is the heavy favorite at -250 odds. The American Top Team fighter clearly believes his dominate victory over Gegard Mousasi is only the beginning.
Bellator 290 Co-Main Event Pick: Johnny Eblen (-250)
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