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Ryan Bader retained his heavyweight title with a hard-fought decision win over Valentin Moldavsky in the main event of Bellator 273.
Although Fedor Emelianenko wanted to avenge a heavyweight grand prix loss to Ryan Bader in his farewell bout, Bellator president Scott Coker said it was only fair that Cheick Kongo receive the next shot at the promotion’s heavyweight belt.
Bellator announced that the promotion would make its return to Paris, France, hosting a heavyweight title fight between Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo.
Bellator most recently held an event in Paris in Oct. 2020.
Bellator President Scott Coker talked to reporters after Bellator 273 and reflected on the event while giving updates on several Bellator stars.