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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.

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Spinning Back Clique: Amanda Nunes retirement fallout, chasing history at Bellator 297, more (noon ET)

Watch this week's "Spinning Back Clique" reacting to Amanda Nunes' retirement, what's at stake at Bellator 297 and much more.

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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.

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Bellator 297 loses two bouts including former title challenger

Two fights have been removed from next week's Bellator 297 card in Chicago, bringing the lineup down to 16 bouts.

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Bellator’s Sergio Pettis ‘definitely’ interested in champ-champ status but admits flyweight cut is brutal

With Bellator's addition of the flyweight division, Sergio Pettis isn't ruling out the possibility of a return to 125 pounds.

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Sergio Pettis: I’m facing ‘death row’ at Bellator, beating Patricio Freire would be ‘great for my career’

Bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis is happy with big Bellator tests. Next he gets featherweight champ Patricio "Pitbull" Freire in Chicago.

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Bellator free fight: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ halts Adam Borics’ momentum to defend featherweight title

Watch Patricio Pitbull's most recent title defense as he gets ready to make his bantamweight debut against Sergio Pettis.

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Aaron Pico calls for interim Bellator title fight against Jeremy Kennedy: ‘We shouldn’t hold up the division’

Solely focused on what's next, Aaron Pico wants to avenge a loss to Jeremy Kennedy – and for Bellator to put gold on the line.

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Patchy Mix hopes for Patricio Freire in Bellator title unification: ‘I want to fight the pound-for-pound No. 1’

Following his Bellator 295 win, Patchy Mix discussed his big knockout over Raufeon Stots and what's next.

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Raufeon Stots: Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Freire ‘makes the bantamweight division that much more spotlighted’

"I have a chance to fight somebody who's going to be the Bellator GOAT. One of the best in MMA."

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Patchy Mix eyes future title fight vs. Patricio Freire: ‘I want to punch myself into a superfight of the ages’

If Patchy Mix takes care of business against Raufeon Stots at Bellator 295, he has his eyes on a future showdown against Patricio Freire.

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Patchy Mix before Bellator 295: ‘I’m here for Raufeon Stots’ neck’ on the way to $1 million

Patchy Mix figured he'd be fighting for $1 million and a belt in the Bellator bantamweight grand prix final at Bellator 295 in Honolulu.

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (March 27-April 2)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

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Scott Coker on ‘Pitbull’ Freire’s shot at history, Cyborg, Harrison and more after Bellator 293

See what company president Scott Coker had to say about Daniel James, Cat Zingano, Cris Cyborg, Patricio Freire and more after Bellator 293.

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Bellator 297 heads to Chicago with Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero, Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Pitbull

A massive Bellator card is headed to the "Windy City" with two titles on the line.

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Bellator 292 pre-event facts: All-time KO leader meets all-time submission leader

Bellator 292 will see the man who holds the most knockout wins in company history share the cage with the promotion's all-time submission leader.

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Jeremy Kennedy says title shot vs. Patricio Freire ‘fight to make’ after Bellator 291

Jeremy Kennedy doesn't see what else he has to do to challenge Patricio Freire after three wins in a row, all against top-five fighters.

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Bellator 290 pre-event facts: Fedor Emelianenko can make history in final fight

Check out the numbers behind Bellator 290, where Fedor Emelianenko has a chance to set records in his retirement fight.

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Darrion Caldwell working on legend status starting with Bellator 290, seeks Patricio Freire fight

Former Bellator champ Darrion Caldwell has reached a point in his career where being considered a legend matters to him.

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A.J. McKee wants Patricio ‘Pitbull’ trilogy, but prefers Bellator lightweight tournament: ‘This is new land to conquer’

A.J. McKee prefers a spot in the Bellator lightweight tournament over a featherweight title trilogy with Patricio Freire for his next move.

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23 fights on our 2023 MMA wish list: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones, Conor McGregor’s return, more

From Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones to Conor McGregor's return, here are 23 fights on our 2023 MMA wish list.

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Patricio Freire shares a monster of a toast with rival A.J. McKee after win in Japan

After his win over Kleber Koike in Japan, Patricio Freire had a face-to-face moment to toast arch rival A.J. McKee for the new year.

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Video: The epic entrances from Bellator’s New Year’s Eve sweep over Rizin

Team Bellator had a pretty epic way to ring in the new year Saturday in Japan, and its members' entrances were equally epic.

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Rizin FF vs. Bellator results: A.J. McKee edges champ Roberto de Souza, secures 5-0 sweep for Team Bellator

A.J. McKee defeated Rizin FF champion Roberto de Souza in a unanimous decision to make it 5-0 for Team Bellator at Rizin FF vs. Bellator.

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Patricio Freire def. Kleber Koike at Rizin FF vs. Bellator: Best photos

Check out these photos highlighting Patricio Freire's unanimous decision win over Kleber Koike Erbst at Rizin FF 40: Rizin vs. Bellator from Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

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