Fedor Emelianenko standing over “Rampage” Jackson (photo via Bellator)

By FCF Staff

Ahead of the promotion’s anticipated card this coming Saturday, Bellator has announced it has signed a multi-year, media rights partnership with Brazil’s Globo.

The first card to be broadcast through the partnership, via Globo’s Combate channel, will be Saturday’s Bellator 290 card.

“We are thrilled to have BELLATOR’s fights airing on Globo, the leading network for combat sports in Brazil,” Bellator President Scott Coker was quoted saying in a press release. “Brazil is home to some of the most knowledgeable and passionate MMA fans in the world and now they can follow their favorite BELLATOR stars whenever they compete.”

“We’re very excited on announcing this partnership with BELLATOR. With its strength and tradition, BELLATOR will certainly be one of the stars of our portfolio reinforcing the offer for those who are really combat sports fans,” said Rafael Gruenbaum, Head of Combate.

Bellator 290 will be headlined by a bout between heavyweight champion Ryan Bader and the legendary, Fedor Emelianeko.