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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jon Jones is back - does he deserve to be No. 1 again?MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jon Jones is back - does he deserve to be No. 1 again?
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Morning Report: Javier Mendez calls Bellator’s Usman Nurmagomedov potentially ‘pound-for-pound the greatest fighter’Morning Report: Javier Mendez calls Bellator’s Usman Nurmagomedov potentially ‘pound-for-pound the greatest fighter’
Rankings Show: Who is most likely to be the next Pound-for-Pound king?Rankings Show: Who is most likely to be the next Pound-for-Pound king?
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Bellator News
By Damon Martin, Jed Meshew and 2 more
MMA Divisional Rankings: Can anyone stop Khamzat Chimaev?MMA Divisional Rankings: Can anyone stop Khamzat Chimaev?
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Bellator News
By Alexander K. Lee
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Ilia Topuria punches ticket to No. 1 spot debateMMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Ilia Topuria punches ticket to No. 1 spot debate
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Usman Nurmagomedov planning move to UFC in a couple of years: ‘I’m waiting for Islam to finish his career’Usman Nurmagomedov planning move to UFC in a couple of years: ‘I’m waiting for Islam to finish his career’
Morning Report: Francis Ngannou’s next opponent? Kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven open to crossover fightMorning Report: Francis Ngannou’s next opponent? Kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven open to crossover fight
Conor McGregor continues feud with Johnny Eblen over uneventful title bout: ‘The fight was absolute poo’Conor McGregor continues feud with Johnny Eblen over uneventful title bout: ‘The fight was absolute poo’
On to the Next One: What’s next for Francis Ngannou? Plus matches to make after UFC Vegas 99On to the Next One: What’s next for Francis Ngannou? Plus matches to make after UFC Vegas 99
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Rankings Shakeup: Francis Ngannou is back, but is he MMA’s No. 1 heavyweight again?Rankings Shakeup: Francis Ngannou is back, but is he MMA’s No. 1 heavyweight again?
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Morning Report: Israel Adesanya calls Francis Ngannou ‘the greatest heavyweight of all time’ after successful PFL debutMorning Report: Israel Adesanya calls Francis Ngannou ‘the greatest heavyweight of all time’ after successful PFL debut
Johnny Eblen dislikes Donald Cerrone MMA return after using steroids: ‘Conor paved the way’Johnny Eblen dislikes Donald Cerrone MMA return after using steroids: ‘Conor paved the way’
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Daiane Silva still hospitalized after botched Bellator London weight cut led to comaDaiane Silva still hospitalized after botched Bellator London weight cut led to coma
PFL Battle of the Giants Results: Ngannou vs. FerreiraPFL Battle of the Giants Results: Ngannou vs. Ferreira
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PFL Battle of the Giants start time, TV schedule for Francis Ngannou vs. Renan FerreiraPFL Battle of the Giants start time, TV schedule for Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira
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PFL Battle of the Giants weigh-in videoPFL Battle of the Giants weigh-in video
PFL News
By Bryan Tucker
PFL Battle of the Giants weigh-in results: Francis Ngannou set for MMA returnPFL Battle of the Giants weigh-in results: Francis Ngannou set for MMA return
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Gegard Mousasi files lawsuit against Bellator/PFL, seeking over $15 million in damagesGegard Mousasi files lawsuit against Bellator/PFL, seeking over $15 million in damages
UFC, Bellator veteran Guilherme ‘Bomba’ dead at 38UFC, Bellator veteran Guilherme ‘Bomba’ dead at 38
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By Guilherme Cruz
PFL: Ngannou vs. Ferreira roundtable: Is this the most important fight in PFL history?PFL: Ngannou vs. Ferreira roundtable: Is this the most important fight in PFL history?
Bellator News
By Damon Martin, Jed Meshew and 1 more
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Kayla Harrison hits new heights, Julianna Peña returnsMMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Kayla Harrison hits new heights, Julianna Peña returns
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Bellator Paris card on Nov. 16 cancelled, fighters being ‘rescheduled for later dates’Bellator Paris card on Nov. 16 cancelled, fighters being ‘rescheduled for later dates’
Rankings Show: Is Umar Nurmagomedov a lock to become UFC champion?Rankings Show: Is Umar Nurmagomedov a lock to become UFC champion?
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Bellator News
By Mike Heck, Jed Meshew and 2 more
MMA Divisional Rankings: How far does Sean O’Malley fall after UFC 306 title fight loss?MMA Divisional Rankings: How far does Sean O’Malley fall after UFC 306 title fight loss?
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Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 rebooked for Ngannou vs. Ferreira PFL PPV cardJohnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 rebooked for Ngannou vs. Ferreira PFL PPV card
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: With Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson out, Merab Dvalishvili ascendsMMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: With Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson out, Merab Dvalishvili ascends
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Bellator London videos, results: Sara Collins brutalizes Leah McCourt in No. 1 contender fightBellator London videos, results: Sara Collins brutalizes Leah McCourt in No. 1 contender fight
Bellator London Results: McCourt vs. CollinsBellator London Results: McCourt vs. Collins
Bellator News
By Guilherme Cruz
Bellator San Diego fight night weights: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy both pack on nearly 20 poundsBellator San Diego fight night weights: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy both pack on nearly 20 pounds
BTL: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili, UFC 306 expectations, Brady and Nurmagomedov shineBTL: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili, UFC 306 expectations, Brady and Nurmagomedov shine
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Bellator San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin lead all fightersBellator San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin lead all fighters
Bellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander ShabliyBellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander Shabliy
Bellator San Diego Results: Nurmagomedov vs. ShabliyBellator San Diego Results: Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy
Bellator Results
By Mike Heck
Bellator San Diego video: Lorenz Larkin destroys Levan Chokheli with quick knockout to earn title shotBellator San Diego video: Lorenz Larkin destroys Levan Chokheli with quick knockout to earn title shot
Bellator San Diego video: Bryce Meredith brutally chokes Jon Macalolooy unconsciousBellator San Diego video: Bryce Meredith brutally chokes Jon Macalolooy unconscious
Douglas Lima hopes Bellator San Diego win over Aaron Jeffery leads to middleweight title shotDouglas Lima hopes Bellator San Diego win over Aaron Jeffery leads to middleweight title shot
Bellator San Diego weigh-in video, resultsBellator San Diego weigh-in video, results
Bellator News
By Bryan Tucker
UFC Vegas 97 and Bellator San Diego preview show: Burns vs. Brady, Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy, and moreUFC Vegas 97 and Bellator San Diego preview show: Burns vs. Brady, Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy, and more
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Usman Nurmagomedov: Jon Jones ‘is a legend’ but Islam Makhachev ‘is pound-for-pound No. 1 king’Usman Nurmagomedov: Jon Jones ‘is a legend’ but Islam Makhachev ‘is pound-for-pound No. 1 king’
BTL: Reaction to Jon Jones GOAT promo, Alex Pereira teasing middleweight return, moreBTL: Reaction to Jon Jones GOAT promo, Alex Pereira teasing middleweight return, more
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