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Bellator 290: Bader vs. Fedor 2 Odds & Predictions

Nick Holz

by Nick Holz in Mixed Martial Arts News

Updated Feb 1, 2023 · 9:45 PM PST

Ryan Bader poses for a photo in the cage. Photo by Kris Krug (Flickr) [CC License]
  • 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.

 

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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.

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.

Ryan Bader
VS
Fedor Emelianenko
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.

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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