Bellator 237 played out exactly as we expected. Well, except for one thing.
With a rote undercard designed to highlight either Bellator MMA or Rizin talent in showcase fights, everything went on spec, and there were no surprises. The only surprise to be had came in the main event when Quinton “Rampage” Jackson face planted at the first sign of legitimate danger from Fedor Emelianenko in a fight that would have been a dream come true 15 years ago. Yes, we must consider the degradation of time and how it impacts combat athletes, but anyone with the benefit of context, or even just two eyeballs, could have seen how transparent this was.