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The Latest Breaking News from Bellator 286

Aaron Pico starting to give up hope for a Jeremy Kennedy rematch in PFL

Aaron Pico would love the gift of a rematch this holiday season, but he's not getting his hopes up that Santa will come through.

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Why Bellator’s Max Rohskopf felt burned by CSAC and the role a Tua Tagovailoa concussion played in that

Max Rohskopf went through an ordeal with the California State Athletic Commission that he hopes he won't have to again for Bellator 290.

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Bellator in 2022: A robust look at the stats, streaks, skids, and records

A full recap of Bellator's most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, fights and individual performances of 2022.

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Bellator vs. Rizin set for New Year’s Eve in Japan, including Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee

Bellator has been doing regular co-promoted events and fighter exchanges with Rizin for years, but they'll raise the bar New Year's Eve.

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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

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Sumiko Inaba hopes to break into flyweight rankings after Bellator 286 win

Sumiko Inaba moved to 5-0 as a professional with Bellator this past Saturday.

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Patricio Freire wants drop to bantamweight – and Bellator event in Brazil

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire wants to drop to bantamweight and take an event to Brazil.

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Jeremy Kennedy recalls fighting Aaron Pico amid shoulder injury at Bellator 286

Jeremy Kennedy's win over Aaron Pico came in an unexpected manner.

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Juan Archuleta relieved to snap skid at Bellator 286, praises ‘tough motherf*cker’ Enrique Barzola

Former champion Juan Archuleta reflects on his unanimous decision win over Enrique Barzola at Saturday's Bellator 286.

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Aaron Pico details trying to push through dislocated shoulder, admits Bellator 286 stoppage was ‘the smartest thing’

It was quite the scene at Bellator 286 when Aaron Pico ordered his coach to pop his shoulder back into place so he could keep fighting.

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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?

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Patricio Freire not bothered by boos in Bellator 286 title defense: ‘People sometimes want to see a street fight’

Patricio Freire does't care about the criticism of his title defense.

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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.

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A.J. McKee crosses fingers for trilogy bout vs. ‘Pocket Pit’ Patricio Freire: ‘We can’t end the game 1-and-1’

After his Bellator 286 win, A.J. McKee turned his attention to Patricio Freire and expressed uncomfortableness with a 1-1 lifetime series.

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Scott Coker updates Aaron Pico’s health after Bellator 286, ‘for sure’ wants Jeremy Kennedy rematch

Scott Coker wants to book a rematch between Aaron Pico and Jeremy Kennedy after injury halted their Bellator 286 bout.

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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.

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Twitter reacts to Patricio Freire’s title defense over Adam Borics at Bellator 286

See the top Twitter reactions to Patricio Freire's featherweight title defense over Adam Borics at Bellator 286.

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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.

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Bellator 286 results: Aaron Pico appears to dislocate shoulder as Jeremy Kennedy wins by injury TKO

Aaron Pico wanted to continue, but the cageside doctor wouldn't let him.

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Bellator 286 results: Sumiko Inaba pushed by Nadine Mandiau, grinds out unanimous decision win

At Bellator 286, Sumiko Inaba was tested by an opponent she'd previously finished but ultimately got the win.

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Bellator 286 video: Richard Palencia’s gnarly leg break stops fight vs. Cee Jay Hamilton

Bellator 286 got off to a gruesome start when Richard Palencia broke his leg in the first fight of the night.

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Scott Coker ‘definitely interested’ in bringing ex-champ Eddie Alvarez back to Bellator

Scott Coker is "definitely interested in having a conversation" about bringing former champ Eddie Alvarez back to Bellator.

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Work with Carlos Condit, Tony Ferguson and Jon Jones has Aaron Pico in best form for Bellator 286

Aaron Pico has been guided into Bellator 286 by three former UFC champions.

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Patience the name of the game for eventual Bellator title hopeful Lance Gibson

Lance Gibson has title aspirations in Bellator. That should come as no surprise, given he's a professional fighter.

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Bellator 286 discussion thread

Bellator 286 takes place Friday in California, and you can discuss the event here.

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