Eight men entered. Only one man will leave.
Okay, maybe the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix wasn’t that dramatic, but it certainly produced its share of fantasy matchups that fans never thought they’d see. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Frank Mir. Fedor vs. Sonnen. And now in the grand finale, Fedor vs. reigning light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Many expected Bader — the youngest fighter in the tournament at 35 years old — to make the finals, while many hoped that the legendary Emelianenko could channel some of that Pride magic for one last run to the top.