Usman Nurmagomedov
Usman Nurmagomedov says Paul Hughes hopeless in title fight: ‘Nobody can touch me’
Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t think Paul Hughes is a viable threat to his Bellator lightweight title. With Nurmagomedov (18-0) short on fresh contenders, however, he accepts Hughes (13-1) as the challenger to his throne when they meet in the main event of PFL’s Road to Dubai card Jan. 25. But...
Khabib Nurmagomedov rips Irish MMA ahead of cousin’s title defense vs. Paul Hughes
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t think very highly of the overall quality of Irish fighters in MMA. Ahead of his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov’s (18-0) lightweight title defense against Paul Hughes (13-1) at Bellator Champions Series: Road to Dubai on Jan. 25, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib is not interested in a...
A.J. McKee: Win over ‘arrogant’ Paul Hughes gets me title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A.J. McKee believes there’s a lot riding on his next fight. The former Bellator featherweight champion is confident a win over Paul Hughes at Saturday’s PFL: Battle of the Giants will get him a crack at the belt at 155 pounds, a title currently held...
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 at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Nurmagomedov (17-0) and Shabliy (24-3) will meet in the main event of Bellator Champions Series: San Diego on Saturday at Pechanga Arena (Max)...
Usman Nurmagomedov sees A.J. McKee as top contender for Bellator San Diego title winner
The number of viable title contenders in Bellator’s lightweight division seemingly are few at the moment, but Usman Nurmagomedov sees one logical and significant matchup on the horizon. Before Nurmagomedov (17-0) can think about defending his 155-pound strap against anyone else, he first must get through Alexandr Shabliy in...
Usman Nurmagomedov addresses CSAC suspension for failed drug test: ‘I never did something like steroids’
Usman Nurmagomedov has finally opened up about the failed drug test that’s kept him out of commission since October. Nurmagomedov, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, had his title defense win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 overturned to a no contest by the California State Athletic Commission due to...
CSAC suspends Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov for failed drug test; win over Brent Primus overturned
Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is facing multiple repercussions for a failed drug test prior to his Bellator 300 fight against Brent Primus. The California State Athletic Commission has suspended Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) for a failed drug test administered on Oct. 6, which indicated the presence of...
Bellator 300 referees, judges assigned for three title fights
Referees and judges for the three Bellator 300 title fights have been assigned. California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster informed MMA Junkie of the assignments for the event, which takes place Saturday at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The three title-fight main card airs on Showtime after...
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