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Patricio Freire claims Kleber Koike invaded locker room, attacked brother Patricky at Bellator x Rizin 2

Patricio Freire says former rival Kleber Koike attacked his brother Patricky at Bellator x Rizin 2.

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Bellator x Rizin 2 results: Patricky Freire uses vicious leg kick to stop Roberto de Souza in grand prix quarterfinal

Considering Roberto de Souza stepped up on short notice, it was only fitting that Patricky Freire chopped him down for the win.

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Bellator x Rizin 2 live and official results

Bellator x Rizin 2 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for official results beginning at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT).

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Bellator X Rizin 2 predictions: Short-notice replacement Roberto de Souza or Patricky Freire in Japan?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator X Rizin 2 card in Japan, featuring Roberto de Souza vs. Patricky Freire.

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Patricky Freire confident he can stop Roberto de Souza’s game: ‘I’m a complete fighter’

Patricky Freire is unfazed by the late opponent change for Bellator X Rizin 2.

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A.J. McKee reveals staph infection in knee forced him out of Bellator X Rizin 2

A staph infection in his knee is what forced A.J. McKee out of his lightweight tournament fight vs. Patricky Freire at Bellator X Rizin 2.

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Major changes to Bellator X Rizin 2: A.J. McKee out; Patricky Freire faces RIZIN champ; Patricio ‘Pitbull’ added

Major changes tweak Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan, including the removal of A.J. McKee and random addition of Patricio Freire in a new bout.

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Bellator X Rizin 2: Make predictions for Patricky Freire vs. Roberto de Souza new main event in Japan (Updated)

We want your predictions for Saturday's Bellator X Rizin 2 event in Japan.

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How to watch Bellator X Rizin 2: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info, preview videos (Updated)

Here's what you need to know for Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan with Patricky Freire vs Roberto de Souza and an inaugural flyweight title bout.

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A.J. McKee on Patricio Freire: ‘I still think we’ve got unfinished business’ with series tied 1-1

A.J. McKee's focus is on the Bellator lightweight grand prix, but he's willing to return to featherweight for a Patricio Freire trilogy.

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Bellator 299 adds four fights with European fan favorites to Dublin lineup

The lineup for Bellator's fall return to Ireland continues to build with the addition of four new matchups.

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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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A.J. McKee, Scott Coker agree McKee vs. Patricky Freire perfect fight for Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan

For the second straight time, Bellator is taking one of its biggest stars to Japan.

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Scott Coker bullish on Bellator’s future in Japan

Bellator will return to Japan as part of another co-promotion with Rizin, which Scott Coker has teased for a while.

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Bellator X Rizin 2 to feature AJ McKee vs. Patricky Freire, Kyoji Horiguchi in inaugural men’s flyweight title fight

Bellator returns to Japan in July to continue the lightweight world grand prix and crown an inaugural men's flyweight champion.

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Through to the semifinals, Alexander Shabliy not worried about A.J. McKee or Patricky Freire

Now that he's through to the Bellator lightweight grand prix semifinals, Alexander Shabliy is going to have to play the waiting game.

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‘Lightweight legend’: Twitter reacts to former UFC champ Benson Henderson retiring after Bellator 292 loss

Former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson announced his retirement at Bellator 292 – and the MMA world reacted.

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Peter Queally wants to settle trilogy with Patricky Freire: ‘I think I could beat him if we fought again’

Peter Queally has a trilogy bout in mind after Bellator 291.

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Coach Javier Mendez praises Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator title win: ‘He made it look easy’

Javier Mendez promises Usman Nurmagomedov is a future star after claiming Bellator gold.

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Tofiq Musayev wants spot in Bellator grand prix – and champ Usman Nurmagomedov first

With rumblings of an upcoming Bellator lightweight grand prix, Tofiq Musayev hopes he gets new champion Usman Nurmagomedov first.

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After Bellator 288 title win, Usman Nurmagomedov aims ‘to prove that no other fighter will test me’

Usman Nurmagomedov made it look easy against Patricky Freire for 25 minutes to become the new Bellator lightweight champion.

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Bellator 288 post-event facts: Usman Nurmagomedov makes history with title win

Check out all the facts and figures from Bellator 288, which saw Usman Nurmagomedov move to 16-0 while claiming gold.

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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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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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