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Bellator 300 pre-event facts: Strong stats behind title-fight triple header

Check out all the facts and figures about Bellator 300, which takes place Saturday and features three championship bouts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2023

With Patricio Freire injured, Pedro Carvalho calls for Bellator interim title at 145: ‘It’s the obvious thing to do’

With Patricio Freire recovering from back surgery, Pedro Carvalho calls for Bellator to do an interim title at featherweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 22, 2023

Bellator champion Patricio ‘Pitbull’ undergoes spine surgery, out until 2024

For the first time in his 42-fight career, Patricio Freire is on a two-fight skid – but he thinks he's figured out at least one problem.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 8, 2023

Patricky Freire hopes to draw Usman Nurmagomedov rematch in grand prix final: ‘It’s a good fight to make history’

Crossing paths with Usman Nurmagomedov in the grand prix final could make a storybook ending for Patricio Freire.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

A.J. McKee on Patricio Freire: ‘I still think we’ve got unfinished business’ with series tied 1-1

A.J. McKee's focus is on the Bellator lightweight grand prix, but he's willing to return to featherweight for a Patricio Freire trilogy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2023

Patchy Mix compares finishing ability to UFC’s Charles Oliveira: ‘I’m not a point fighter’

Patchy Mix views himself as one of the most prolific finishers in the sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2023

Bellator 297 post-event facts: Vadim Nemkov achieves rare feat in dominant title defense

Check out all the facts from Bellator 297, where Vadim Nemkov took another step toward arguably the greatest resume in Bellator history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2023

Scott Coker prefers Patricio Freire at featherweight after Bellator 297 loss, teases Aaron Pico fight

Bellator president Scott Coker will leave the decision up to Patricio Freire, but he prefers "Pitbull" returns to featherweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

‘Battles with myself’: Sergio Pettis opens up about self-doubt, anxiety prior to Bellator 297 victory

Sergio Pettis opens up about the mental battles he faced ahead of Bellator 297 – and during his career as a whole.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Bellator 297 results: Sergio Pettis denies Patricio Freire’s historic attempt, sets up Patchy Mix fight

Sergio Pettis denied Patricio Freire's attempt at history Friday when he swept the judges' scorecards in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023