Bellator 198 takes place Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago
Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament
UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir faces former PRIDE heavyweight kingpin Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko (36-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) and Frank Mir (18-11 MMA, 0-0 BMMA)
Both fighters way passed their prime, but both legends and will still draw some views. Overall card is mediocre at best, No UFC fights until May 12.
FAVORITE UNDERDOG WEIGHTCLASS
HBO Boxing in Brooklyn will feature a couple of key guys, Danny Jacobs and Jarrel "Big Baby" Miller. Both expected to win and should line up some good matchups if they get the job done as expected.
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (HBO):
Daniel Jacobs vs Maciej Sulecki, middleweights, 12 rounds;
Jarrell Miller vs Johann Duhaupas, heavyweights, 10 rounds;
Katie Taylor vs Victoria Bustos, lightweights, 10 rounds.
Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament
UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir faces former PRIDE heavyweight kingpin Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko (36-5 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) and Frank Mir (18-11 MMA, 0-0 BMMA)
Both fighters way passed their prime, but both legends and will still draw some views. Overall card is mediocre at best, No UFC fights until May 12.
Frank Mir | Fedor Emelianenko +125 | Heavyweight |
Emmanuel Sanchez -600 | Sam Sicilia +450 | Featherweight |
Neiman Gracie -1165 | Javier Torres +750 | Welterweight |
Rafael Lovato Jr. -440 | Gerald Harris +350 | Catchweight (188) |
Dillon Danis -1100 | Kyle Walker +700 | Catchweight (175) |
FAVORITE UNDERDOG WEIGHTCLASS
HBO Boxing in Brooklyn will feature a couple of key guys, Danny Jacobs and Jarrel "Big Baby" Miller. Both expected to win and should line up some good matchups if they get the job done as expected.
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (HBO):
Daniel Jacobs vs Maciej Sulecki, middleweights, 12 rounds;
Jarrell Miller vs Johann Duhaupas, heavyweights, 10 rounds;
Katie Taylor vs Victoria Bustos, lightweights, 10 rounds.