Usman Nurmagomedov Returns: UFC News: Usman Nurmagomedov will be defending his lightweight championship during Bellator’s 300th event. Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his championship against Brent Primus at Bellator 300, which also serves as the semifinals of the Bellator lightweight grand prix, according to reports from numerous sources. On October 7, the event is scheduled to take place in San Diego, California. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN.
One source claimed that since this event would be the last in Bellator history, it might feature several title battles. Additionally, it is unknown if this battle will serve as the main event of the illustrious and possibly final Bellator competition.
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Opponent Revealed As Usman Nurmagomedov Returns At Bellator 300
Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0) recently defeated Benson Henderson by first-round submission to defend his lightweight championship for the first time; the bout also served as the grand prix quarterfinal. Nurmagomedov defeated Patricky Pitbull via decision at Bellator 288 to claim the title.
Nurmagomedov is 6-0 in his Bellator career and has major victories against Mike Hamel and Chris Gonzalez. Before to Bellator, the 25-year-old competed for UAE Warriors and Gorilla Fighting Championship.
In the quarterfinals of the grand prix at Bellator 296 in May, Mansour Baranoui was defeated by decision by Brent Primus (12-3). After losing to Alexander Shabily in the second round through TKO, the victory allowed him to return to the win column. Before that, he defeated Benson Henderson by decision after falling to Islam Mamedov in a contentious split decision.
Usman Nurmagomedov Returns At Bellator 300: Opponent Revealed
In October, Primus, the former lightweight champion of Bellator, hopes to reclaim his crown. Primus is 10-3 in Bellator and defeated Michael Chandler to earn the title back in 2017. However, he lost the title against Chandler in a rematch by decision. Primus has achieved important victories over Tim Wilde, Derek Anderson, and Gleristone Santos over his career.
Alexander Shabily and Patricky Pitbull are the other semifinal opponent, but it’s unknown when or even if that bout will take place given Bellator’s uncertain future.
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