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The Latest Breaking News from Bellator 289

How to watch Bellator 294: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Bellator 294 in Honolulu, featuring champ Liz Carmouche vs. DeAnna Bennett.

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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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Judge Doug Crosby speaks out on controversial scorecards at Bellator 289 and UFC 282

Judge Doug Crosby wasn't able to justify his recent scorecards, but wants everyone to give him the benefit of the doubt.

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Jon Anik: ‘I’m not sure the state of MMA judging has ever been worse’

Jon Anik isn't feeling so optimistic about the current state of MMA judging following recent controversial scores in UFC and Bellator fights.

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Spinning Back Clique: Doug Crosby fallout continues, McGregor out of UFC Rankings, more

Join us for this week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA.

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Video: Who saw their stock drop at Bellator 289 and UFC 282?

There were plenty of interesting results this past weekend. Darren Till? Paddy Pimblett? Danny Sabatello? Whose stock dropped the most?

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Doug Crosby’s 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard in Raufeon Stots’ Bellator 289 win under scrutiny

It appears there may be some behind-the-scenes fallout from Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 main event over Danny Sabatello.

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Scott Coker: Conversations ongoing about Liz Carmouche’s hope for Bellator women’s 135 division

After her first successful defense of the women's flyweight title this past Friday at Bellator 289, Liz Carmouche had a number in mind: 135.

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Sergio Pettis says he’ll be ready for Bellator return when grand prix wraps

Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis continues to inch closer to a return and has a good idea whom he'll be fighting when he's back.

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Jaleel Willis says welterweights better be prepared for him after Bellator 289

After back-to-back losses, former LFA champion Jaleel Willis was worried that another loss might have him on the outs with Bellator.

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After upset of Cody Law at Bellator 289, Cris Lencioni calls out Kai Kamaka for Hawaii fight

Cris Lencioni has four straight wins under the Bellator banner, and he thinks that warrants a trip to Hawaii.

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Emotional Kai Kamaka reflects on first finish in more than eight years at Bellator 289

Kai Kamaka's MMA career had been more down than up the past couple years, but is hoping his Bellator 289 win will jumpstart something.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3319: UFC 282 and Bellator 289 reaction show

Check out the latest edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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MMA world surprised at his massive upset of Pat Downey – but not Christian Echols

Christian Echols knew the odds against him at Bellator 289. He heard all about them. He just didn't care and was glad to prove people wrong.

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Bellator 289 post-event facts: Underdogs shine on final card of 2022

Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 289, which took place Friday and saw a number of significant betting upsets.

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Patchy Mix says he undoubtedly is bantamweight grand prix final’s favorite after Bellator 289

After he became the first fighter to finish Magomed Magomedov, Patchy Mix thinks he should be the one everyone's talking about at bantamweight.

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Raufeon Stots satisfied with Bellator 289 win over Sabatello, looking forward to Mix’s challenge

Raufeon Stots had a pretty good idea of how he'd bid farewell – for now – to his rivalry with Danny Sabatello if he won at Bellator 289.

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Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots’ Bellator 289 split decision win, judge’s 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard

Check out how social media responded to the Bellator 289 main event between Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello.

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Bellator 289 results: Raufeon Stots wins tight split decision over Danny Sabatello, advances to grand prix final

Raufeon Stots retains his interim bantamweight title and advances to the grand prix final by taking a close decision over Danny Sabatello.

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Bellator 289 results: Liz Carmouche taps Juliana Velasquez with armbar to retain flyweight title

Liz Carmouche retained her Bellator women's flyweight belt by finishing Juliana Velasquez with a submission in their title rematch.

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Bellator 289 video: Christian Echols lands walk-off uppercut on Pat Downey for massive upset

Christian Echols pulled off a massive upset on the Bellator 289 prelims over highly-touted wrestler Pat Downey.

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Magomed Ankalaev Aiming to Become Dagestan's Next Champion at UFC 282

Well aware of Russia's rich history of former and current MMA legends, Ankalaev can enter his own name into the conversation Saturday at UFC 282.

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Dalton Rosta not fast-tracking Bellator title hopes, but knows he’s on right path

Dalton Rosta has seen some quick recent rises at middleweight and knows he could be next on the list starting at Bellator 289.

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Bellator 289: Quick picks and prognostications

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main card of #Bellator289, headlined by a semifinal grand prix bout between Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello.

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Bellator 289 discussion thread

Bellator 289 takes place Friday in Connecticut, and you can discuss the event here.

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