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Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith Pre-Match
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Air Date: Sat 22 May 2021

Recap on the fighter's strengths and previous fights

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Bellator: Best of 2021

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Bellator 2021: Big John's Top Fights

2021 has been a challenge for all but despite difficulty we have had the privilege to see some amazing fights. In this video, Big John McCarthy counts us down through his picks for top ten fights of the year

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Bellator 2021: Top Knockouts

These are the very best and most exciting MMA KO’s of 2021 that you must see! With knockouts from Fedor, Pitbull, Cris Cyborg and MORE, you don’t want to miss this one

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Bellator 2021: Fastest Finishes

Countdown of the year's fastest finishes

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Bellator 2021: Fights That Went The Distance

These fights prove that sometimes it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Take a look at the best fights that went the distance in 2021

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Bellator 2021: Top Submissions Part 1

We are counting down the top submissions of the year featuring the talents of Aaron Pico, Vadim Nemkov, Leah McCourt and more!

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Bellator 2021: Top Knockouts

These are the very best and most exciting MMA KO’s of 2021 that you must see! With knockouts from Fedor, Pitbull, Cris Cyborg and MORE, you don’t want to miss this one

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Bellator 2021: Title Fights

Take a look back at the most incredible title fight performances of the year from Patricio Pitbull, Cris Cyborg, Sergio Pettis and more!

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Bellator 2021: Top Submissions Part 2

We are counting down the top submissions of the year featuring the talents of Aaron Pico, Vadim Nemkov, Leah McCourt and more!

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Bellator 281: Weigh-In Results

Bellator 281: MVP vs Storley Main card Weigh-in results

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Bellator Past Events Library

Get back into the cage with the Bellator MMA 10 play library

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Bellator 275: Main Card Confirmed

Bellator MMA has added a number of explosive fights to Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford, taking place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, February 26 (AEDT).

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Bellator 274: Main Card Confirmed

Bellator's number 4 ranked Welterweight Neiman Gracie to take on no.5 Logan Storley in an international battle of top 10 contenders in main event of Bellator 274 on Sunday February 20 (AEDT) live and free on 10 play

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Bellator 273: Main Card Confirmed

Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky has announced several new mouth-watering matchups to the event on Sunday, Jan. 30 (AEDT), which emanates from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Cris Cyborg

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Fighter Profile: Cris Cyborg

Find out more about Cris "Cyborg" Justino

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Cris Cyborg On Exhibition Boxing

Would Cris Cyborg go up against a celebrity in an exhibtion fight?

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Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2

A rematch five years in the making as Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg puts her belt on the line against Leslie "The Peacemaker" Smith. Another rematch fills the co-main event spot, as former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion "The Wolf" Caldwell makes his return to 135 pounds in a showdown with Leandro "Alter" Higo

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Bellator 259: Cyborg and Smith Feature

Learn what drives these two fighters to be the best

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Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith Pre-Match

Recap on the fighter's strengths and previous fights

Ryan Bader

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Bellator 273: Bader Interview

Interview with Ryan Bader ahead of his fight against Valentin Moldavsky

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Bellator MMA: Bader and Moldavsky Feature

Interview with Ryan Bader and Valentin Moldavsky ahead of their showdown

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Bellator MMA: Ryan Bader Feature

Ryan Bader reflects on his journey to Heavyweight Champion

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Fighter Profile: Ryan Bader

Find out more about Heavyweight Ryan "Darth" Bader

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Bellator 257: Bader Interview

Catch-up with current Heavyweight champ, Ryan Darth Bader

Features

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Bellator MMA: Bader and Kongo Feature

Must watch preview ahead of Bader and Kongo's fight

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Bellator MMA: Mix and Horiguchi Feature

Mix and Horiguchi reflect on their journeys ahead of their clash

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Bellator MMA: Carmouche Feature

Liz Carmouche reflects on her journey ahead of Bellator 278

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Bellator MMA: McKee vs Pitbull 2 Feature

Interviews with AJ McKee and Patricio Pitbull ahead of Bellator 277

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Bellator MMA: Nemkov and Anderson Feature

Nemkov and Anderson reflect on their journeys ahead of their clash

Interviews

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Bellator Interview: Ryan Darth Bader

Get to know Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in this 10 play exclusive

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Bellator 275: Mousasi Interview

Interview with Gegard Mousasi ahead of his fight against Austin Vanderford

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Bellator 275: Vanderford Interview

Interview with Austin Vanderford ahead of his showdown against Gegard Mousasi

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Bellator 273: Bader Interview

Interview with Ryan Bader ahead of his fight against Valentin Moldavsky

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Bellator 272: Pettis Interview

Interview with Pettis ahead of his battle against Horiguchi

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Bellator 272: Main Card

All the best photos from the Main Card

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Bellator 271: Main Card

All the best photos from the Main Card

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Bellator 270: Main Card

All the best photos from the Main Card

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Bellator 269: Main Card

All the best photos from the Main Card

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Bellator 268: Main Card

All the best photos from the Main Card

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