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The Latest Breaking News from Bellator 288

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.

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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.

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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.

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New record-holder Sullivan Cauley still likes developmental pace after Bellator 288

Five fights into his career, Sullivan Cauley is in the Bellator record books.

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Timur Khizriev sets sights on top featherweights after Bellator 288 win

After the most important win of his career, Timur Khizriev is ready to turn the page and climb the ladder.

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Tofiq Musayev wants spot in Bellator grand prix – and champ Usman Nurmagomedov first

With rumblings of an upcoming Bellator lightweight grand prix, Tofiq Musayev hopes he gets new champion Usman Nurmagomedov first.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3313: Jeremy Stephens joins the show, UFC Fight Night 215 and Bellator 288 recap, more

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Belts over money, says Vadim Nemkov.

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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.

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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.

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Bellator 288 results: Usman Nurmagomedov dominates Patricky Freire to win lightweight title

Usman Nurmagomedov turned in a one-sided performance to win the lightweight title.

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Bellator 288 video: Sullivan Cauley runs through foe with brutal ground-and-pound, ties record for KOs

Sullivan Cauley tied a record in just two years into his MMA career.

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Scott Coker details two-year deal with RIZIN, plans for potential U.S. cross-promotion show in 2023

Bellator is no stranger to cross-promotion, but its new agreement with RIZIN has "never been done before," according to Scott Coker.

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Archie Colgan happy to show off hands, but doesn’t want to get away from wrestling at Bellator 288

"I mean ultimately outside of that last fight, I don't want to get away from wrestling. I don't want to run from that."

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Bellator 288 breakdown: Will Usman Nurmagomedov outpace Patricky Freire to become lightweight champion?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellator 288 co-main event between champion Patricky Freire and Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Bellator 288 discussion thread

Bellator 288 takes place Friday in Chicago, and you can discuss the event here.

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Bellator 288 breakdown: Will Corey Anderson pick up where he left off against Vadim Nemkov?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellator 288 main event between light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson.

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Bellator 288 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff highlights, photo gallery

Check out video of the final staredowns and photo gallery from Bellator 288 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of Friday's event.

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Bellator 288’s Tyrell Fortune OK with drawing unranked Daniel James – as long as title shot still in play

All Tyrell Fortune cares about is "if there's a fight that advances me forward" in the Bellator heavyweight rankings.

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Bellator 288 video: Nemkov, Anderson get face to face before $1 million title final

All the pre-fight festivities are wrapped, and after a seven-month wait, Bellator should have a new tournament winner Friday.

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Bellator 288 video: Freire, Nurmagomedov face off ahead of co-main event title fight

Bellator's lightweight champion will put his title on the line for the first time Friday.

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