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Coach Javier Mendez praises Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator title win: ‘He made it look easy’

Javier Mendez promises Usman Nurmagomedov is a future star after claiming Bellator gold.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 26, 2022

Jordan Newman trained very little wrestling for win at Bellator 288

Jordan Newman is so comfortable with his wrestling ability that he put that skill on the backburner while prepping for his most recent fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022

Archie Colgan planning to stay at lightweight despite tough cut ahead of Bellator 288

Archie Colgan came to his post-fight news conference, but had to rewatch his fight before he stepped to the podium.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022

With Scott Coker’s support, Bellator 288 winner Daniel James ready to make late-career splash

"When a guy weighs 280 pounds and cuts to 261, he's gonna be a force to be reckoned with," Scott Coker said of Daniel James.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Bellator champ Vadim Nemkov, Corey Anderson could have trilogy ‘down the line’

Given the first fight's outcome, Bellator president Scott Coker is open to a third encounter between Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

After Bellator 288 title win, Usman Nurmagomedov aims ‘to prove that no other fighter will test me’

Usman Nurmagomedov made it look easy against Patricky Freire for 25 minutes to become the new Bellator lightweight champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Bellator 288 post-event facts: Usman Nurmagomedov makes history with title win

Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 288, which saw Usman Nurmagomedov move to 16-0 while claiming gold.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Why Vadim Nemkov values Bellator title defense, grand prix win over $1 million prize

Belts over money, says Vadim Nemkov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022

Bellator 288 results: Vadim Nemkov shuts down Corey Anderson, defends light heavyweight title in grand prix final

Vadim Nemkov remains champion, and is $1 million richer for winning the light heavyweight grand prix.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022

Twitter reacts to Vadim Nemkov’s light heavyweight grand prix final win over Corey Anderson at Bellator 288

Check out the reaction to Vadim Nemkov's grand prix final win over Corey Anderson in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022