April was an undeniably wild ride in mixed martial arts. But the train keeps rolling in May with a sneaky good slate of fights. Here are five to watch this month:
The Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix got a breath of fresh air last weekend, as Fedor Emelianenko electrified the MMA world with his 48-second finish of Frank Mir at Bellator 198. Emelianenko will meet Chael Sonnen in the semifinals, and the final slot in the other semifinal matchup will be determined at Bellator 198.
Ryan Bader, the Bellator light heavyweight champion, has found his new company to his liking, winning both of his fights since jumping over from the UFC.