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Bellator 288 results: Usman Nurmagomedov dominates Patricky Freire to win lightweight title

Usman Nurmagomedov turned in a one-sided performance to win the lightweight title.

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Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division

Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's ‘two impressive wins’ away from a title shot upon his return to the octagon.

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Bellator 288 breakdown: Will Usman Nurmagomedov outpace Patricky Freire to become lightweight champion?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellator 288 co-main event between champion Patricky Freire and Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Bellator 288 live and official results

Bellator 288 takes place Friday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).

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Bellator 288 predictions: Nemkov or Anderson, Freire or Nurmagomedov in Chicago title fights?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 288 main card in Chicago, which features light heavyweight and lightweight title fights.

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Alexander Volkanovski Faces Goliath of a Task at UFC 284

"He thinks he’s well-rounded? We’ll see,” says Islam Makhachev's challenger ahead of February's title bout.

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VIDEO: Patricky Freire, Usman Nurmagomedov on point for Bellator 288 title fight

The Bellator 288 co-main event title fight is set after the fighters made weight Friday in Chicago.

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Bellator 288 pre-event facts: Patricky Freire can take sole possession of all-time knockout record

Check out the numbers behind Bellator 288, where all four title competitors are fighting for history.

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Bellator 288 weigh-in results: Nemkov-Anderson, Freire-Nurmagomedov title fights official after flawless session

Check out the results from the official Bellator 288 fighter weigh-ins in Chicago, featuring light heavyweight and lightweight title fights.

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Usman Nurmagomedov vows to become first Dagestani Bellator champion: ‘My name will be saved in the history books’

Usman Nurmagomedov is set on making history at Bellator 288.

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Bellator 288: Make your predictions for Nemkov vs. Anderson, Freire vs. Nurmagomedov title fights

We want your predictions for Friday's Bellator 288 event in Chicago, which features light heavyweight and lightweight title fights.

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Julianna Peña ‘Humbled and Excited’ for UFC Broadcasting Debut

The former bantamweight champ takes her talents from the octagon to the broadcast booth, serving as an analyst for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 214 card.

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Undefeated Timur Khizriev, Sullivan Cauley, Jairo Pacheco among new additions to Bellator 288 in Chicago

Four undefeated fighters have been added to Bellator 288, an event scheduled for Nov. 18 in Chicago headlined by two title fights.

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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov names three future world champions

Nurmagomedov is considered one of the most dominant fighters to have ever fought in the UFC, and he is now mentoring the next generation including Islam Makhachev who will try to become champion this weekend

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Bellator 288 fight card announced: 13 bouts official for Chicago

Thirteen bouts including two title fights are set for Bellator's return to Chicago.

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Patricky Freire says Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t deserve Bellator title fight: ‘He fought against nobody’

Bellator lightweight champion Patricky Freire thinks Usman Nurmagomedov's last name has everything to do with him getting a title shot.

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Benson Henderson calls for winner of Patricky ‘Pitbull’ vs. Usman Nurmagomedov lightweight title bout

Benson Henderson wants to get his hands on Bellator gold.

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Benson Henderson hopes to win Bellator title during final career stretch: ‘I have to give it all I got’

Benson Henderson has four more fights left in him.

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Bellator 288 to host two title fights: Nemkov vs. Anderson, ‘Pitbull’ vs. Nurmagomedov

Bellator is brining two big-time title fights to the "Windy City" this fall.

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Patricky Freire to defend Bellator lightweight title against Usman Nurmagomedov in November

Patricky 'Pitbull' will defend his Bellator lightweight title for the first time in November.

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Tofiq Musayev calls for title shot with Patricky Freire after 27-second KO at Bellator 283

Sidney Outlaw took a risk staying on Bellator 283 when his lightweight title fight was canceled. Tofiq Musayev made him pay for that choice.

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Bellator 283 results: Usman Nurmagomedov quickly taps Chris Gonzalez, moves to 15-0

Usman Nurmagomedov quickly tapped Chris Gonzalez, who many thought was a big step up for Khabib's cousin.

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Photos: Bellator 283 official weigh-ins

Check out the Bellator 283 official weigh-ins photo gallery, including Douglas Lima, Jason Jackson, Usman Nurmagomedov, and more.

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Bellator 283 predictions: Ex-champ Douglas Lima or Jason Jackson in Washington?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 283 main card featuring Douglas Lima vs. Jason Jackson in Tacoma, Wash.

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Usman Nurmagomedov Extends Family Legacy in Bellator 283 Bout

Khabib in his corner, the No. 3-ranked lightweight welcomes his next challenge at Bellator 283.

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