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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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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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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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Bellator 297 video: Ramazan Kuramagomedov blasts Jaleel Willis with pinpoint knee for KO

The Bellator 297 prelims saw some nasty violence as Ramazan Kuramagomedov landed a brutal knee knockout in his debut.

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Bellator 297 video: Norbert Novenyi comes out with hands down, flattens opponent with brutal KO

At Bellator 297, Norbert Novenyi, a 23-year-old prospect, came in with his hands down and promptly flattened his opponent.

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Bellator 297 video: Ben Askren protege Jordan Newman cranks Americana for nasty submission

At Bellator 297, Ben Askren protege Jordan Newman once again impressed as he made quick work of Matthew Perry (not the one from "Friends").

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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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Controversy Continues to Follow Conor McGregor

Time may be running out for the UFC star.

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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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Corey Anderson explains why loss to Vadim Nemkov hurt like none other: ‘That last one was the worst’

Corey Anderson says the unanimous decision loss to Vadim Nemkov hurt the most of his career.

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Cris Cyborg not surprised by Amanda Nunes retirement, just disappointed rematch won’t happen

With Amanda Nunes now retired, Cris Cyborg won't get her long-desired rematch – and that bums her out.

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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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Scott Coker confirms Bellator looking for partner, PFL ‘definitely in the conversation’

As it stands, Bellator and PFL are rival promotions, but that could soon change, Scott Coker confirmed.

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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.

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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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Corey Anderson's emotional message to mother after world title effort

Bellator star Anderson is sticking around fighting in the hopes of securing one last shot at world title gold, and claims he would be retired by now had be already won the belt

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Bellator 297 video: Sergio Pettis, Patricio Freire make weight, show off bantamweight physiques

Champions Sergio Pettis and Patricio Freire came in light ahead of their showdown at Bellator 297.

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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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