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A.J. McKee: Patricio Freire and I ‘need to settle this,’ but Bellator 286 is ‘Spike Carlyle’s night’

A.J. McKee is trying to focus on his lightweight debut at Bellator 286 as a potential trilogy with rival Patricio Freire lingers.

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Video: Champ Patricio Freire, Adam Borics get face to face ahead of Bellator 286

Check out the faceoff highlights from the Bellator 286 media day in Long Beach, Calif.

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Adam Borics: Patricio Freire is the best fighter in Bellator history, but I’m ‘better everywhere’

"I'm just ready for anything. I feel I'm better everywhere than him so I'm ready to get that belt."

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Bellator 286’s Aaron Pico: If Adam Borics got hurt, I’d absolutely step in and fight Patricio Freire

Aaron Pico will be ready to jump into a championship fight on no-notice at Bellator 286.

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Bellator 285 results: Benson Henderson dominates against Peter Queally, calls for another title shot

Benson Henderson turned in a one-sided performance on his opponent's home soil.

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Spike Carlyle ‘blessed with opportunity’ to face A.J. McKee: ‘I don’t think I was supposed to have this fight’

"It is unfortunate that he's not having the trilogy bout with 'Pitbull,' but I got blessed with this opportunity."

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Patricio Freire responds to ‘fake’ A.J. McKee’s recent criticism: ‘Shove it up his ass’

They're not fighting each other next, but the rivalry between Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee is far from over.

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A.J. McKee blames Patricio Freire for trilogy not happening, reflects on first career loss and what’s different now

Coming off a loss, Bellator 286 headliner A.J. McKee details a crazy year – and why a trilogy vs. Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire isn't on deck.

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Bellator 286 in Long Beach set to feature Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee – but not against each other

Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee won't complete their trilogy just yet.

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A.J. McKee changes tune on leaving featherweight, wants Freire trilogy before lightweight move

Three weeks after he vowed his time at featherweight was done, A.J. McKee has changed his mind.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 19: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ enters pound-for-pound

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following Bellator 277 and UFC on ESPN 34.

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Judges Gonna Judge: Was A.J. McKee’s work against Patricio ‘Pitbull’ overlooked at Bellator 277?

Our MMA Junkie judging panel takes a closer look at the scorecards in the rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Freire.

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Patricio Freire: If A.J. McKee wants a trilogy fight, it has to be at featherweight

With the featherweight belt back around his waist, Patricio Freire has no plans on relinquishing it again anytime soon.

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Twitter reacts to Patricio Freire’s upset of A.J. McKee in Bellator 277 title rematch

The MMA community had strong thoughts on Patricio Freire's title-winning upset of A.J. McKee at Bellator 277.

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Bellator 277 results: Patricio Freire upsets A.J. McKee in title rematch, evens series score

The two fights between Patricio Freire and A.J. McKee went much differently.

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Bellator 277 salaries: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire lead the pack of guaranteed purses

At Bellator 277, A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire, Vadim Nemkov, and Corey Anderson are set to lead disclosed fighter payouts.

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Bellator 277 live and official results (7 p.m. ET)

Bellator 277 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results.

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‘I’m going to destroy the Pitbull legacy’: A.J. McKee, ‘Pitbull’ brothers kick off Bellator 277 week with verbal sparring

One moment, A.J. McKee is talking about respect for Patricio Freire. The next, he's chirping at his brother, Patricky.

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Benson Henderson signs new contract to stay with Bellator

Two-time title challenger and former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson is staying put with Bellator.

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A.J. McKee vs. Patricio Freire title rematch headlines Bellator 277 on April 15

The rivalry between A.J. McKee and Patricio Freire will have a next chapter.

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