On Saturday Bellator’s man of many talents, Chael Sonnen, takes on Fedor Emelianenko in Bellator 208’s main event at Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.
The fight is one-half of the semifinals of the promotion’s heavyweight grand prix. Sonnen advanced in the bracket with a decision win over Quinton Jackson at Bellator 192 in January.
Sonnen is well aware of Emelianenko’s resume, praising the Russian’s achievements during a Bellator media call on Tuesday.
“I think Fedor’s great,” Sonnen said. “A lot of people say he’s the best heavyweight of all time.