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UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle boxing action Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2023

UFC veterans in MMA, kickboxing, muay Thai and bareknuckle boxing action Sept. 22-23

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2023

MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for October: A bloody Bellator brawl

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from October 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022

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Sterling Sets Game Plan in Second Bantamweight Title Defense

The reigning division champion says his UFC 280 bout is more about ‘the man in the mirror’ than opponent T.J. Dillashaw.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2022

MMA fighter suspended after piling on almost two stone in one day after weigh-in

Bantamweight fighter Enrique Barzola put on almost two stone in one day after weighing in for Bellator 286 and has subsequently been suspended by the California

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Bellator 286 gains: What all 26 fighters weighed on fight night

Find out how much weight all 26 fighters at Bellator 286 gained from the Friday morning official weigh-ins to Saturday's fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 211/Bellator 286: Which company won the night?

UFC and Bellator both ran shows on Saturday, but which organization had the better night?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

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Bellator 286 post-event facts: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ adds to legacy with 12th title-fight win

Patricio Freire added to his records for most wins and title-fight victories in Bellator history with a dominant defense at Bellator 286.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bellator 286 salaries: Patricio Freire, Jeremy Kennedy lead all disclosed paydays

Bellator 286 is in the books. Patricio Freire, Jeremy Kennedy, and four others made six-figures in disclosed pay. Check out the full list.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bellator 286 results: A.J. McKee weathers Spike Carlyle, wild brawl to win bloody scrap

A.J. McKee's lightweight debut was one for the ages, an all-out thriller.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bellator 286 live and official results

Bellator 286 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2022

Scott Coker on all things Bellator 286: Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics, A.J. McKee’s lightweight debut, Aaron Pico, more

Here are the highlights of Scott Coker's pre-Bellator 286 scrum Friday in California.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2022

Bellator 286 predictions: Two unanimous picks – but is Patricio Freire one of them?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 286 main card, featuring Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics, plus the return of A.J. McKee.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Bellator 286 video: Spike Carlyle heated after missing weight

Spike Carlyle wasn't happy with the handling of weigh-ins for Bellator 286.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Spike Carlyle plots Bellator 286 upset of A.J. McKee to enter lightweight title picture

Spike Carlyle says his Bellator 286 matchup against A.J. McKee was "was ordained by a higher power."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Bellator 286 weigh-in results: Two fighters miss weight

Check out the results from the official Bellator 286 fighter weigh-ins, which feature Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics in Long Beach, Calif.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2022

Yan Xiaonan Eyes Winner's Circle in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night

Can the sixth-ranked underdog reverse a two-fight skid to stay in the title picture?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

A.J. McKee: Patricio Freire and I ‘need to settle this,’ but Bellator 286 is ‘Spike Carlyle’s night’

A.J. McKee is trying to focus on his lightweight debut at Bellator 286 as a potential trilogy with rival Patricio Freire lingers.

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2022

A.J. McKee Building His Best Case for Top-Billed Bouts

McKee makes no mistake about his worthiness for a tilt against the top fighters in Bellator and beyond.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2022

Spike Carlyle ‘blessed with opportunity’ to face A.J. McKee: ‘I don’t think I was supposed to have this fight’

"It is unfortunate that he's not having the trilogy bout with 'Pitbull,' but I got blessed with this opportunity."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022

MMA Junkie Radio #3285: Spike Carlyle joins the show, Uriah Hall retires, more

Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2022

McKee Says Loss to Pitbull Still Stings, Vows to 'Retire Him’

‘Even on my worst day, I knew Patricio couldn’t beat me. And that was my worst day—and he didn’t beat me.’

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2022

Bellator 286 in Long Beach set to feature Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee – but not against each other

Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee won't complete their trilogy just yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

Rizin FF 35 video: Ex-UFC fighter Spike Carlyle chokes Koji Takeda unconscious in debut

Spike Carlyle's dream of fighting in Japan came true, and he couldn't have asked for a better outcome.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2022

Bellator signs Spike Carlyle to exclusive multifight deal

Remember "The Alpha Ginger"? Well, Spike Carlyle has a new promotional home for the long-term.

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