Bellator Champions Series: Usman Nurmagomedov Defends Lightweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Usman Nurmagomedov remains Bellator’s lightweight champion, following the latest, Champions Series event in San Diego.
The undefeated fighter faced Alexander Shabliy in the card’s headliner, and worked his way to a unanimous decision win. Nurmagomedov, who moved his record to 18-0 with the victory, called for a fight in Dubai.
Bellator Champions Series
Usman Nurmagomedov def. Alexander Shabliy via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Lorenz Larkin def. Levan Chokheli via TKO (punches) – R1, 1:53
Aaron Jeffery def. Douglas Lima via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Sumiko Inaba def. Mackenzie Stiller via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:25
Jora Ayvazyan def. Yancy Medeiros via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jordan Newman def. Imamshafi Aliev via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Masayuki Kikuiri def. Herman Terrado via TKO (liver kick and punches) – R3, 2:54
Bryce Meredith def. John MaCalolooy via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – R1, 3:18
Josh Hokit def. Sean Rose via submission (armbar) – R1, 4:58
Ashley Thiner def. Alysia Cortez via TKO (punches) – R1, 3:11
Results via MMA Junkie.com.