The Latest Breaking News from Bellator 297

Vadim Nemkov: Yoel Romero’s durability at Bellator 297 ‘was kind of weird,’ teases heavyweight move

Vadim Nemkov thinks he's cleaned out the Bellator light heavyweight division and is now considering a move up after Bellator 297.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Bellator 297 results: Vadim Nemkov dominates inactive Yoel Romero to defend title

Vadim Nemkov showed 46-year-old Yoel Romero had no place challenging for his title with a dominant effort in the Bellator 297 main event

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Bellator 297 results: Sergio Pettis denies Patricio Freire’s historic attempt, sets up Patchy Mix fight

Sergio Pettis denied Patricio Freire's attempt at history Friday when he swept the judges' scorecards in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Bellator 297 live and official results, video stream from Chicago

Bellator 297 takes place Friday in Chicago with two title fights. Join us for a live video stream and official results at 6 p.m. ET.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

Bellator 297 predictions: Who’s picking upsets in the two title fights in Chicago?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 297 main card in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2023

Bellator 297’s Richie Smullen ready to climb featherweight rankings with win over Timur Khizriev

Richie Smullen, who's a huge underdog, is excited by the opportunity in front of him at Bellator 297.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023

Bellator 297 video: Why Yoel Romero ‘faced off’ with Vadim Nemkov virtually from his hotel bed

Bellator's headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air – absent one key player.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023

Video: Bellator 297 pre-fight press conference live stream

Bellator 297 takes place Friday in Chicago, and you can watch a live video stream of the pre-event news conference right here.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023

Bellator 297: Make your predictions for Nemkov vs. Romero, Pettis vs. Freire title fights in Chicago

We want your predictions for Friday's Bellator 297 event in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2023

How to watch Bellator 297: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here's what you need to know ahead of Bellator 297 in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2023