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Bellator 221: Like Dad Cerrone, Pat Curran Feels Fatherhood Has Changed Him

Since his last fight in 2017, former Bellator featherweight champ Pat Curran has become a father, and there's no doubt the experience has changed him for the better. Chicago, IL — Former featherweight champ Pat Curran returns at Bellator 221,...
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Bellator 221: TJ Jones Was 329lbs When He Accepted Jack Swagger Fight

TJ Jones' first battle was with his weight ahead of Bellator 221, where he takes on former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger (Jake Hager). Chicago, IL — TJ Jones hasn't exactly won the jackpot, but he is about to cash in...
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Bellator 221’s Douglas Lima Finally Getting the Respect He Deserves

After flying under the radar for far too long, Bellator 221's Douglas Lima is finally getting the respect he deserves. Chicago, IL — Douglas Lima returns to action Saturday at Bellator 221, taking on Michael 'Venom' Page. Lima, a former...
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Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Weigh-In Results

All eyes would be on the Bellator 221 weigh-in on Friday, with main event fighter Patricio Pitbull feuding with both opponent Michael Chandler, and the red-hot A.J. McKee Friday in Chicago, all fighters hit the scales ahead of Bellator 221....
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Bellator 221’s Michael Page: If People Don’t See the Journey, They Don’t Appreciate It

Bellator 221's Michael Page understands why people might see him as having an easy path in Bellator to this point, but they're not looking at his full martial arts journey, which started much earlier. Chicago, IL — Michael Page returns...
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Bellator 221: Jake Hager Feels Wrestling Needs More Matches Like Burroughs vs. Askren

Jack Swagger, a.k.a. Jake Hager, returns this Saturday at Bellator 221 in Chicago, where he'll look to replicate the success of his MMA debut. Chicago, IL — The WWE star formerly known as Jack Swagger, properly Jake Hager, is set...
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Bellator 221: Morocco’s Adil Benjilany Sees Badr Hari As Motivation, But Doesn’t Feel A...

Growing up, Badr Hari was an obvious role model for Bellator 221's Adil Benjilany — but he does not think a crossover to MMA would have gone well for the kickboxer. Chicago, IL — Adil Benjilany has had a number...
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Bellator 221: TAM’s Chris Gonzalez Says Wrestlers Like Himself Are Problems for Guys Looking...

Team Alpha Male's Chris Gonzalez extolled the virtues of wrestling in MMA ahead of this weekend's Bellator 221. Chicago, IL — Bellator 221's Chris Gonzalez isn't exactly a household name, yet. After all, he's just 1-0, having made his debut...
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Bellator 221: Fighter, Software Developer Tywan Claxton Looking For Spot in Featherweight Grand Prix

Tywan Claxton is one of the more interesting characters in Bellator, with a diverse skill set - and he feels that should make him someone Bellator wants in their upcoming featherweight grand prix. Chicago, IL — Featherweight Tywan Claxton (4-0)...
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Bellator 221: A.J. McKee Feels Timing Not Right for “Stupid Fight” That Will See...

Bellator featherweight A.J. McKee feels the timing is all wrong for what amounts to a "stupid fight" between Patricio Pitbull and Michael Chandler. Chicago, IL — Undefeated prospect A.J. McKee (13-0) may finally shake the prospect label this weekend at...

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