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A.J. McKee wants champ Usman Nurmagomedov first in lightweight grand prix: ‘I want to give him a test’

If A.J. McKee participates in Bellator's lightweight grand prix, he wants a title shot with Usman Nurmagomedov in the first round.

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Ex-Bellator champ A.J. McKee: Open scoring ideal, gives fighters ‘opportunity to dig deep’

Former Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee explains why open scoring would be beneficial for fighters.

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UFC Continues to Raise Pay-Per-View Prices at the Cost of Losing Fans

President Dana White's decision to dig deeper into the pockets of hard-working MMA fans is risky business.

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A.J. McKee's Journey to Japan for Bellator vs. Rizin Is Three Years in the Making

"It’s always been a dream of mine to fight in Japan and soccer kick somebody in the head,” McKee says

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Bellator vs. RIZIN cross-promotion event risky business, but true example of ‘the martial arts way,’ say promoters

"You're putting your brand in harm's way," explained Bellator president Scott Coker.

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A.J. McKee wishes Rizin belt was on line vs. Roberto de Souza, looks forward to ruleset

A.J. McKee is pumped to "go unleash some soccer kicks" on Roberto de Souza at Bellator vs. Rizin in Japan.

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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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UFC 281 pre-event facts: History at stake for multiple fighters on huge card

Go inside the numbers of Saturday's stacked UFC 281 event, where multiple fighters have a chance to make history.

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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.

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Arnold Allen Searching for Breakout Moment Against Calvin Kattar

Allen looks to move in line for a featherweight title shot with a win Saturday at UFC Fight Night against Calvin Kattar.

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Inaugural Rizin vs. Bellator event could start new MMA tradition – with pride on the line

"The Bellator all-star team vs. the Rizin all-star team" is what Scott Coker says we have to look forward to this New Year's Eve.

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VIDEO: Rizin vs. Bellator New Year’s Eve faceoffs – including Noboyuki Sakakibara vs. Scott Coker!

With the five Rizin vs. Bellator matchups for Rizin 40 announced, the events top stars faced off – and so did the men in charge.

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Rizin vs. Bellator New Year’s Eve matchups announced: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire among participants

Rizin and Bellator's best will go head to head on New Year's Eve in Japan.

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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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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.

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Video: Is Nate Diaz in Bellator – against A.J. McKee?! – something we want to see?

The Nate Diaz era in the UFC, presumably, is over and we're waiting on news of his next stop.

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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.

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Spinning Back Clique: Mackenzie Dern’s UFC title hopes, Bo Nickal’s first UFC test, more

MMA Junkie's weekly "Spinning Back Clique" examines what's next for Mackenzie Dern, Bo Nickal's first UFC booking, and more.

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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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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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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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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 live and official results

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

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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.

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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.

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