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Fedor Emelianenko Vs Matt Mitrione Cancelled

Fans ready to see Fedor Emelianenko tonight were no doubt disappointed when they heard the news that the “The Last Emperor’s” main event match at Bellator 172 was cancelled due to his opponent, Matt Mitrione, being too sick to fight.

Bellator President Scott Coker released the news via Twitter:

It wasn’t only fans who were sad they wouldn’t see Fedor’s Bellator debut, either. UFC bantamweight Brad Pickett tweeted:

Bellator featherweight Georgi Karakhanyan was disappointed in Matt Mitrione, saying he soiled himself when he fought.

Bellator tried to keep Emelianenko on the card, but was unable to find a replacement. According to veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani in an article for MMA Fighting, Chael Sonnen offered to fight Fedor and Oli Thompson was considered by Bellator officials, but the promotion could not get either of the fights to take place.

Bellator 172’s new main event will be between Josh Thompson and Patricky “Pitbull” Freire.

The post Fedor Emelianenko Vs Matt Mitrione Cancelled appeared first on Jiu-Jitsu Times.

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