Ryan Bader made Bellator history on Saturday night.
“Darth” knocked out MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko in 35 seconds to win the Bellator heavyweight title, becoming the first fighter in promotion history to hold two belts at the same time. Bader is also the Bellator light heavyweight champion.
Bader vs. Emelianenko headlined Bellator 214, which took place at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The bout marked the final of the Bellator heavyweight grand prix, which kicked off just over a year ago.
Bader stunned Emelianenko with the first strike he landed — a left hook. After the Russian fell to the canvas, Bader followed up with a couple shots on the ground, and that was all it took to get the job done.