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Norbert Novenyi Jr.: 46-second knockout at Bellator 297 ‘definitely opened some eyes’

Norbert Novenyi Jr. sees his quick knockout at Bellator 297 as a turning point in his career.

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Bellator 297 winner Kyle Crutchmer ready to turn corner to next level after TKO win

Kyle Crutchmer is right where he wants to be and ready to make his next move up in the Bellator welterweight division.

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Irish Bellator 297 winner Karl Moore sees path to title through Dublin this fall

Karl Moore has high expectations for himself now that he's 4-0 in the light heavyweight division to start his Bellator tenure.

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Jordan Newman not smiling despite Bellator 297 success: ‘I want to hurt somebody’

What's up with Jordan Newman's intense demeanor? Well, it's part focus and part genetic.

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Norbert Novenyi Jr. embraces ‘biggest prospect’ tag, angles for Charlie Ward fight after Bellator 297 win

Born with a famous last name, Norbert Novenyi Jr. has figured out how to use pressure as fuel.

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Archie Colgan interested in ‘a certain Irish lad in September’ after Bellator 297 win

Two weeks ago, Archie Colgan and his wife had a child – so there's only one matchup that could pull him out of Dad life in the immediate.

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Bellator 297 post-event facts: Vadim Nemkov achieves rare feat in dominant title defense

Check out all the facts from Bellator 297, where Vadim Nemkov took another step toward arguably the greatest resume in Bellator history.

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Video: Nasty leg break ends light heavyweight bout at Oktagon 44

An exchange of leg kicks caused a severe injury to Mateusz Strzelczyk in the final round of his fight against Rafael Xavier at Oktagon 44.

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Corey Anderson was ‘shivering’ from nerves prior to Bellator 297 win: ‘Am I washed up?’

Corey Anderson has felt the pressure of a big moment before in his MMA career, but nothing like what he experienced prior to Bellator 297.

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Scott Coker prefers Patricio Freire at featherweight after Bellator 297 loss, teases Aaron Pico fight

Bellator president Scott Coker will leave the decision up to Patricio Freire, but he prefers "Pitbull" returns to featherweight.

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‘Battles with myself’: Sergio Pettis opens up about self-doubt, anxiety prior to Bellator 297 victory

Sergio Pettis opens up about the mental battles he faced ahead of Bellator 297 – and during his career as a whole.

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Twitter reacts to Vadim Nemkov’s lopsided title defense over Yoel Romero at Bellator 297

The MMA community recognized the skill of Vadim Nemkov after a dominant display of Yoel Romero in the Bellator 297h headliner

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Twitter reacts to Sergio Pettis’ title defense vs Patricio Freire at Bellator 297

The MMA community praised Sergio Pettis after he shut down Patricio Freire's bid at history at Bellator 297.

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Bellator 297 results: Corey Anderson edges Phil Davis by split decision, calls for title shot

Corey Anderson wants another shot at the light heavyweight title after beating Phil Davis by split decision at Bellator 297.

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40 years in the making: Behind the scenes at Daniel James’ Wrigley Field first pitch before Bellator 297

After more than 40 years as a Chicagoan, Daniel James finally went inside one of the city's most iconic landmarks before Bellator 297.

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Alex Polizzi details road from gnarly double-broken jaw against Yoel Romero to Bellator 297 return

Yoel Romero packs a punch as Alex Polizzi found out when they fought each other in Bellator.

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Yoel Romero says ‘no chance’ he’ll retire at Bellator 297, plans to fight into his 50s

At 46, Yoel Romero is confident he's got plenty left in the tank beyond Bellator 297, enough to fight into his 50s.

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Bellator 297 breakdown: Yoel Romero dangerous, but Vadim Nemkov just too good

MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the Bellator 297 main event between Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero.

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Bellator 297 ceremonial faceoffs video: Title combatants keep it intense but respectful

Watch the 30 fighters competing at Bellator 297 come face-to-face with their opponents for the final time ahead of the fights.

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Bellator 297 video: Yoel Romero’s weigh-ins nudity causes funny moment, but Vadim Nemkov fight set

Legendary event coordinator Burt Watson was caught off guard by how long Yoel Romero was naked during his weigh-in for Bellator 297.

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Bellator 297 UK start time, TV channel and live stream info for big Chicago show

The card features Belfast light-heavyweight Karl Moore who makes his American debut

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Video: Whose legacy will be impacted most between the two Bellator 297 title fights?

We discuss how Yoel Romero, Vadim Nemkov, Sergio Pettis, and Patricio Freire could have their legacies impacted in a big way at Bellator 297.

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Patrício ‘Pitbull’ Freire Seeks to Win Title in Third Weight Class at ‘Bellator 297’

Freire believes a victory Friday against Sergio Pettis would be a defining moment in his career.

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‘On his way to greatness’: Norbert the Shootfighter | Video

Undefeated Bellator prospect Norbert Novenyi Jr. is in the beginning stages of what he hopes will be a prominent and prosperous MMA career.

The Independent UK

Yoel Romero skips Bellator 297 press conference due to fear of heights

The event took place on the 99th floor of Chicago’s Willis Tower

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