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Bellator 269: Tim Johnson Foresees Kongo Trilogy with Fedor Win

Tim Johnson has the unenviable task of fighting Fedor Emelianenko at home in Moscow at Bellator 269 on Saturday. But despite heading into enemy territory, Johnson said earlier this week that he actually embraces playing spoiler. "How many people get...
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Bellator 269: Darina Madzyuk Used Intergender Fight to Score Bellator Deal

This Friday's Bellator 269 will be not just Darina Madzyuk's promotional debut, but her first experience fighting in a big event, period. Which had the Russian flyweight saying during this week's media day that she's "really excited to be in...
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Bellator 269: Patrik Pietila Loves Underdog Role Against Nurmagomedov

Patrik Pietila is the clear underdog heading into his Bellator 269 fight with Usman Nurmagomedov. Not that he minds. "I love to be an underdog, I love to prove people wrong," he told media outlets including Cageside Press during this...
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Bellator 269: The Legendary Fedor Seeks Grand Homecoming Against Johnson

The legendary Fedor Emelianenko is expected to receive a grand homecoming when he meets recent interim title challenger Tim Johnson in Moscow at Bellator 269. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1436857091826888704?s=20 One thing has to be said for Fedor Emelianenko, he is still in this for...
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Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson Weigh-In Results — Two Fighters Heavy, One Fight Cancelled

Bellator marches on Moscow this weekend. The Viacom-owned promotion brings heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko home at Bellator 269. Fighting for the first time in nearly two years, "The Last Emperor" will enter the cage in Moscow against former title challenger...
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Bellator 269: Usman Nurmagomedov Not Trying to Beat Khabib’s Record

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Fedor Emelianenko Explains Why He Chose Tim Johnson as Bellator 269 Opponent

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