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Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream

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30, Jan 23

Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream

Watch Bellator 290 on Paramount+ (US only)

Bellator 290 will see MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step inside the cage for the final time in his career to take on Bellator World Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

The pair previously fought each other in January 2019 which saw Bader emerge victorious with a first round TKO.

There is a second Bellator title fight on the card when Johnny Ebleb defends his middleweight belt against Anatoly Tokov in the co-main event.

Here's everything you need to know about Bader vs. Emelianenko.

When is Bader vs. Emelianenko? Date, start time

Date: Saturday, February 4
Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT
Main event cagewalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT

The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. GMT with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.

What channel/stream is Bader vs. Emelianenko fighter?

U.S.: Paramount+
UK: BBC iPlayer

Fans in the U.S. can watch the event on Paramount+ (click here for more information), UK fans can stream the event on BBC iPlayer.

Where is the Bader vs. Emelianenko fight?

The fight will take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

Ryan Bader record and bio

Nationality: American
Date of Birth: June 7, 1983
Height: 6' 2"
Reach: 74"
Total Fights: 37
Record: 30-7-0

Fedor Emelianenko record and bio

Date of Birth: September 28, 1976
Height: 6' 0"
Reach: 76"
Total Fights: 46
Record: 40-6-0

Bader vs. Emelianenko fight card

Main Card

Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko; For Bader's Bellator Heavyweight World Championship
Johnny Eblen vs. Anatoly Tokov: For Eblen's Bellator Middleweight World Championship
Sabah Homasi vs. Brennan Ward; Welterweight

Prelims