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The Latest Breaking News from Usman Nurmagomedov

Usman Nurmagomedov def. Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego: Best photos

Check out these photos of Usman Nurmagomedov's victory over Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2024

Bellator Champions Series results: Usman Nurmagomedov defends title in calculated battle vs. Alexander Shabliy

Usman Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy in a chess match of a title fight at Bellator Champions Series.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2024

Bellator Champions Series predictions: Is anyone picking a lightweight title upset in San Diego?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2024

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Photos: Bellator Champions Series: San Diego weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs

Check out these photos from the weigh-ins for Bellator Champions Series: San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2024

Bellator San Diego video: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy face off for title fight

The stage is finally set for Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy to clash for the Bellator lightweight title following their final faceoff.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘Usman Nurmagomedov is the future of this sport’

Khabib Nurmagomedov envisions big things for his Bellator MMA champion cousin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2024

Bellator San Diego weigh-in results: Champ Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy set for title fight

The official weigh-ins for Bellator Champions Series: San Diego are in the books, and all fighters hit their marks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2024

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Usman Nurmagomedov sees A.J. McKee as top contender for Bellator San Diego title winner

Usman Nurmagomedov thinks a Bellator lightweight title fight with A.J. McKee is next if they both win their upcoming fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2024

Usman Nurmagomedov vows to ‘maul’ Alexandr Shabliy, have Khabib ‘put the belt around my waist’ at Bellator San Diego

Usman Nurmagomedov will have Khabib in his corner for the first time since becoming champion at Bellator Champion Series: San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2024

Bellator Champions Series: Make your predictions for lightweight title fight in San Diego

We want your predictions for Saturday's Bellator Champions Series event in San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2024

How to watch Bellator Champions Series – San Diego: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Bellator Champions Series: San Diego, where the lightweight title is on the line.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2024

Usman Nurmagomedov addresses CSAC suspension for failed drug test: ‘I never did something like steroids’

Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov says a medication, and not steroids, was the cause of his failed drug test and suspension by the CSAC.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2024

Usman Nurmagomedov faces Alexandr Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego

One of the biggest stars outside the UFC has his next fight on the books – and it's a tough test.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2024

UFC 302 results: Islam Makhachev finishes Dustin Poirier in final round of absolute thriller

Dustin Poirier had his moments at UFC 302 and even sliced the champion, but Islam Makhachev got the job done late.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2024

PFL’s Derek Anderson shares graphic injury photo after alleged hit-and-run, out of Cedric Doumbe fight

One moment, Derek Anderson is set to fight Cedric Doumbe. The next, he's the victim of an alleged hit-and-run.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2024

Bellator’s Cedric Doumbe returns vs. Derek Anderson in Paris, but Nurmagomedov-Shabliy title fight scrapped

Cedric Doumbe will get to electrify his home fans once again.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2024

Alexander Shabliy says Bellator not honoring $1 million grand prix prize vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

Alexander Shabliy is feeling short-changed heading into his Bellator title fight headliner vs. lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov won’t hold his son back, but would rather he didn’t become a fighter

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want his son to follow in his footsteps.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2024

Usman Nurmagomedov, Patchy Mix title fights set as full 2024 Bellator Champions Series schedule announced

Bellator has announced its full 2024 schedule of Champions Series events, including Usman Nurmagomedov and Patchy Mix's next title fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov clarifies that he’s done with cornering, not coaching

Khabib Nurmagomedov is still very much involved in the preparation of his teammates' fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

What’s next? A.J. McKee saddened by Bellator’s potential fizzle, but ‘it’s just all business’ at this point

After Bellator 301, A.J. McKee described the balance between emotion and business that flows through his brain during this uncertain time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

Alexander Shabliy credits teammate Arman Tsarukyan, ready for Usman Nurmagomedov after Bellator 301

After Bellator 301, Alexander Shabliy discussed teammate Arman Tsarukyan and weighed in on Usman Nurmagomedov's recent drug test failure.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2023

Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov says he didn’t cheat, substance ‘entered my body through medications’

Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov says he didn't intentionally cheat and made a simple mistake before he fought Brent Primus.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2023

CSAC suspends Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov for failed drug test; win over Brent Primus overturned

Usman Nurmagomedov no longer has a win over Brent Primus, and is facing fines and a suspension for a failed pre-fight drug test.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023

Video: Could Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov be world’s No. 1 lightweight?

Another dominant performance at Bellator 300 has Usman Nurmagomedov squarely in the conversation as MMA's best lightweight.

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