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Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Sam Sicila to Serve as Co-Main Event at Bellator 198

A featherweight showdown pitting Emmanuel Sanchez against Sam Sicilia will co-headline Bellator 198.

The promotion revealed the matchup on Monday night. Bellator 198 takes place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on April 28 and features a heavyweight grand prix matchup between Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir. The card will be televised on the Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.

Sanchez has won six of his last seven in the California-based organization, with his only defeat coming at the hands of former title challenger Daniel Weichel via split decision.