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Spike Carlyle plots Bellator 286 upset of A.J. McKee to enter lightweight title picture

Spike Carlyle says his Bellator 286 matchup against A.J. McKee was "was ordained by a higher power."

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A.J. McKee says Nate Diaz ‘can get Long Beach slapped,’ welcomes fight in Bellator

A.J. McKee and Nate Diaz could've come to blows one time in a hotel ballroom, so perhaps it makes sense to settle things inside the cage?

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Bellator 286 weigh-in results: Two fighters miss weight

Check out the results from the official Bellator 286 fighter weigh-ins, which feature Patricio Freire vs. Adam Borics in Long Beach, Calif.

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Yan Xiaonan Eyes Winner's Circle in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night

Can the sixth-ranked underdog reverse a two-fight skid to stay in the title picture?

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Patricio Freire planning eventual title chase at 135 – but says A.J. McKee trilogy looms, too

Bellator featherweight champ Patricio Freire already is the greatest fighter in the promotion's history. A third title would cement that.

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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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Ádám Borics Set to Derail Patrício ‘Pitbull’ Freire at Bellator 286

“I’m the best in the world. I’m excited to show that and become the champion,” Borics says.

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Burnell Fighting to Enter Title Picture at Bellator 285

‘I’m here to put on a performance,’ Burnell says. Plus, Eugene Abdukhanov combines his love for music and MMA, and Raul Rosas Jr. makes UFC history.

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A.J. McKee Building His Best Case for Top-Billed Bouts

McKee makes no mistake about his worthiness for a tilt against the top fighters in Bellator and beyond.

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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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Can 'Pitbull' Cement His Place as the 'King' of Bellator?

“I can still go out there, compete, and beat all these young guys that are supposedly the future,” Freire says.

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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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McKee Says Loss to Pitbull Still Stings, Vows to 'Retire Him’

‘Even on my worst day, I knew Patricio couldn’t beat me. And that was my worst day—and he didn’t beat me.’

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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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The Weekly Takedown: Coker Says Open Scoring Should Be Considered

The Bellator president believes the positives of a new scoring system outweigh the potential problems.

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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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How Patrício Pitbull Broke A.J. McKee’s Undefeated Record and Spirit

Motivated by personal loss and trash talk entering Bellator 277, the champ is back with the featherweight title.

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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 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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