Bellator 255 post-fight interview: Top prospect Usman Nurmagomedov of American Kickboxing Academy! This is Nurmagomedov’s promotional debut, but Hamel made his Bellator debut in the final match. The event will be Bellator’s first outside of the Mohegan Sun bubble and the first Bellator show on the road. Next Fight Bellator 263 July 31, 2021 Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Manny Muro. The younger cousin of Khabib, Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his Bellator debut against the always game Mike Hamel. Khabib's cousin took over Mike Hamel and extended the unbeaten streak to 12 fights. Sidney Outlaw underrated Bellator Lightweight 2-1 Bellator record 15-4 record 28 years old. However, the one MMA fighter Paul is not at all interested in fighting is the former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. The lightweight, cousin of UFC star Khabib, is undefeated after 11 pro fights. On Friday at Bellator 255, all that changed, as Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of former UFC lightweight champ Khabib, made his promotional debut. Mike Hamel via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Round 1 Kamaru Usman thinks a fight between him and former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov would be the biggest in company history, but … Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC lightweight king Khabib, is set to make his highly-anticipated debut for rival company Bellator in April as he agrees to fight American Mike Hamel. If you do make a post about a fight remember to: Keep spoilers out of the title. Usman Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin has signed with Bellator MMA; Khabib took to Instagram to make the announcement LOS ANGELES -- Bellator MMA is proud to announce that undefeated, highly touted prospect Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion. Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his debut for Bellator on April 2. Announced bouts: Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. The Dagestani fighter is the cousin of UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and was signed to Bellator on a multi-fight deal back in October. Usman Nurmagomedov makes his highly-anticipated Bellator MMA debut Friday on Showtime.The lightweight trained in Las Vegas alongside former UFC champ Khabib Mads Burnell vs. Emmanuel Sanchez. Jul 16 Uncasville, Connecticut Bellator 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Jul 17 Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises Jul 24 Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Jul 31 Inglewood, California Bellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee Jul 31 Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland The bout stayed on the feet, with Nurmagomedov focusing on … The Egypt-born manager named the ‘Eagle’s’ cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, as a prospect to keep an eye on. As Showtime is set to make it’s Bellator MMA debut this Friday, so is Usman Nurmagomedov.The undefeated lightweight fighter comes to the … A seven fight preliminary card will begin at 6pm ET. Welcome to r/mma 's discussion of Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2, from Uncasville, Connecticut, United States! Bellator sign Khabib's cousin Usman Nurmagomedov. Add [Spoiler] to the title. Bellator MMA Signs Usman Nurmagomedov to Exclusive Multi-Year, Multi-Fight Contract “I want to announce my brother @usman_nurmagomedov has signed multi year deal with @bellatormma I just want to thank everyone for giving him this opportunity @bellatormma @dominance_mma and my big … Bellator Champ Yaroslav Amosov Talks Big Win, Kamaru Usman, Khabib & More Yaroslav Amosov defeated Douglas Lima at Bellator 260 to become welterweight champion. Featherweight World Title Main Event: C-Patricio Pitbull (32-4) vs. #1-AJ McKee (17-0) Usman Nurmagomedov has confirmed that his UFC legend cousin will appear in Bellator. Usman Nurmagomedov. Brandon Moreno: Deiveson Figueiredo Needs Another Win Before Receiving Title Shot. Usman Nurmagomedov is on his way to Bellator. Nurmagomedov is … Nurmagomedov put on a spectacular performance by using his well-rounded fight style that has lead to his 12-0 record. » Discuss it here! McKee – grand prix final for the featherweight title. Nurmagomedov is currently riding on an eleven-fight win streak, with his most recent win coming against Svyatoslav […] Kiefer Crosbie vs. Georgi Karakhanyan. Check it out! With less than two weeks before what some are calling the biggest fight in Bellator history, the promotion continues to add the finishing touches to its next event. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced on social media that his undefeated cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Bellator. Nurmagomedov is … View Nurmagomedov vs. Hamel fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. The lightweight, cousin of UFC star Khabib, is undefeated after 11 pro fights. UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The Nurmagomedov family name is spreading into Bellator. Nurmagomedov will compete on the main card of Bellator 255 in a lightweight feature fight against Mike Hamel. Hot prospect Nurmagomedov extended his perfect professional MMA record to 12 wins with a unanimous decision victory over American Hamel, putting on a solid display on his first appearance in the US to out-work 'Magic'. Bellator MMA is proud to announce that undefeated, highly touted prospect Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.. Unbeaten to start his mixed martial arts career, a run that has taken place in regional promotions around the globe, the younger cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov has been lauded by those … LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce that undefeated, highly touted prospect Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion. Please keep the fight discussions in here. Bellator MMA, Usman, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Scott Coker, Legacy Fighting Alliance, Fight Nights Global. Both Usman and Khabib train alongside, along with the other UFC stars including Islam Makhachev and Zubaira Tukhugov. Among his eleven victories as a pro, the Dagestani fighter has ten finishes. The signing of Nurmagomedov was announced via press release on Friday. The next fight saw prospect Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, face Mike Hamel.Here are some glimpses of Nurmagomedov’s slick striking en … The undefeated lightweight fighter comes to the promotion from overseas with a perfect record of 11-0. Usman Nurmagomedov has highly successful Bellator MMA debut against Mike Hamel at Bellator 255. Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0), the younger cousin of UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, ... Khabib Nurmagomedov next fight: The Eagle set to put title on line against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 ... UFC king Khabib Nurmagomedov announces multi-fight Bellator deal … He’s an absolute killer. Blue-chip prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his Bellator debut. One of the top prospects in mixed martial arts has signed a new deal with Bellator MMA. Instead of representing the family name in the UFC will Bellator. As Showtime is set to make it’s Bellator MMA debut this Friday, so is Usman Nurmagomedov.The undefeated lightweight fighter comes to the … Still better than your average UFC Fight Night or your run of the mill Bellator event. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Usman was asked about the prosepct of a fight against the former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov.According to Usman, he thinks it would be an absolutely massive fight and it’s one that he’s very interested in. Undefeated lightweight prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is the fighter to watch this Friday at Bellator 255. Earlier, it was revealed that the younger Nurmagomedov will fight in January. He is expected to debut in the Bellator lightweight division in … Since then, he’s been calling out several former and current UFC fighters, including welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Undefeated prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is to make his promotional debut against Mike Hamel at Bellator 255 on April 2nd as announced by Bellator president Scott Coker. Event takes place July 31st at … 12-0-0. Khabib Nurmagomedov has transitioned well into the second phase of his career. BELLATOR 263: on July 31, 2021, at The Forum in Inglewood, California. “I watch tape of everybody,” Pico told MMA Fighting at the Bellator 242 virtual media day. I watch five or six fights a day. Sidney Outlaw . The Nurmagomedov dynasty continues as Usman, cousin of the all-conquering Khabib, makes his highly-anticipated debut with Bellator in April. In his most recent outing at a joint Fight Nights Global-Gorilla Fighting Championship memorial show in Moscow for Khabib’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Usman defeated Svyatoslav Shabanov by second-round TKO. He said, “@usman_nurmagomedov is next, his USA debut April 2nd #Bellator255. “The guy to really look out for right now that nobody knows about is Usman Nurmagomedov,” Abdelaziz said. Manny Muro vs. Usman Nurmagomedov; Islam Mamedov vs. Brent Primus; ... very solid fights. Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his debut for Bellator on April 2 The lightweight, cousin of UFC star Khabib, is undefeated after 11 pro fights Usman Bellator MMA signs Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, to multi-fight deal - FantasySportsGenius One of the top prospects in mixed martial arts has signed a new deal with Bellator MMA. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, will return to the game on Saturday, July 31, at Bellator 263. » Media Usman Nurmagomedov signs with Bellator. Bellator MMA is proud to announce that undefeated, highly touted prospect Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion. Asked what advice Khabib gave him heading into the fight, he said it was to “just relax, be focused.” That, and to “move forward, just do what you do in the gym every day.” Watch the full Bellator 255 post-fight press conference with Usman Nurmagomedov above. Bellator Champ Yaroslav Amosov Talks Big Win, Kamaru Usman, Khabib & More Yaroslav Amosov defeated Douglas Lima at Bellator 260 to become welterweight champion. Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight deal with the promotion, Bellator MMA announced on … Unbeaten to start his mixed martial arts career, a run that has taken place in regional promotions around the globe, the younger cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov has been … Usman asserted that MMA icon and UFC veteran Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman… While Usman is … And now I’m here.”. The fight that makes the most sense for Kamaru Usman is Colby Covington. “He’s 9-0, all finishes. Nurmagomedov also said Mamedov is targeting a July debut for the … Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his Bellator debut in the main card on April 2 at Bellator 255. Nurmagomedov’s last opponent, Justin Gaethje, and Usman’s next title challenger, Gilbert Burns, are also clients of Ali Abdelaziz. He’s a Muay Thai specialist, and Khabib’s [cousin]. Nurmagomedov, 23, signed with the promotion in … On Friday, April 2 nd, Bellator will be live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, for their first event of 2021 – Bellator 255: Freire vs Sanchez II which begins at 9pm ET on Showtime. Usman Nurmagomedov will finally get to make his long-awaited Bellator MMA debut, facing off against Mike Hamel at the upcoming Bellator 255 event on April 2, … Nurmagomedov news. By Tristen Critchfield Jul 21, 2021. LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR Featherweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull (32-4) and undefeated, No. Johns joining the promotion was first reported by ESPN. However, Bellator MMA officials didn’t provide any confirmation of the same at this time. Nurmagomedov was clearly looking to make his teammates proud. Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight deal with the promotion, Bellator MMA announced on Friday. It was a very tough fight he looked much better than expected. Bellator snapped up the 11-0 lightweight last October, tying him d… Usman is expected to fight sometime this year. Tag your post as a spoiler. Kamaru Usman may be UFC's next blockbuster PPV star after once being deemed boring ... Updating Bellator schedule for 2021 ... Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April. The hotly-tipped 22-year-old had his two combative cousins – Khabib, who has just retired as champion in his division in the UFC, and bantamweight Umar, who won on his UFC debut in January – as he made his first appearance in the US. Usman Nurmagomedov 23 Year Old 11-0 record fighting in the Bellator Lightweight Division. Next Fight. Genuinely looking forward to Usman Nurmagomedov next fight and 2021 campaign, Fought a tough savage in Mike Hamel love to see him fight top 15-top 25 Lightweight, Top Lightweight prospects similar way Bellator did with Aaron Pico. In the preliminary card, Magomed Magomedov won a choke victory over CJ Hamilton, and Khalid Murtazaliev won the first fight in 30 … He … Usman Nurmagomedov, like his cousin Khabib, is undefeated in professional MMAVenue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut, USA Date: Friday 2 AprilCoverage: Watch live coverage on BBC iPlayer from 23:00 BST & weigh-in from 16:00 BST on Thursday 1 AprilUsman Nurmagomedov says he wants to "follow in the footsteps" of his cousin… Main Card: Saturday, July 31 – Live on SHOWTIME 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Round 1 Bellator 263 takes place July 31 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes to Instagram to thank manager Ali Abdelaziz ‘The Eagle’, in his recent Instagram post, gave fans an update on who Usman Nurmagomedov who will fight on April 2 at Bellator 255. Match 3. The main event of the night is a featherweight grand prix semifinal matchup between Patricio Freire and Emmanuel Sanchez in a … Undefeated lightweight prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is the fighter to watch this Friday at Bellator 255. Nurmagomedov on Thursday told MMA Junkie that Bellator has inked PFL and WSOF veteran Islam Mamedov (19-1-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) to a multi-fight deal, a signing Bellator officials subsequently confirmed. Like the UFC, Bellator now has an unbeaten Nurmagomedov on its roster. Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Manny Muro. Khabib Nurmagomedov passing on the torch to his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov, Next GREAT Nurmagomedov to represent his family name proudly. Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) most recently fought for Fight Nights Global, and has also competed for Brave CF, UAE Warriors, and GFC, among others. “[I watch] my opponent, Kamrau Usman, Khabib [Nurmagomedov], Valentina [Shevchenko], Amanda [Nunes], [Jose] Aldo, Petr Yan, I’m watching everybody. Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC lightweight king Khabib, is set to make his highly-anticipated debut for rival company Bellator in April as he agrees to fight American Mike Hamel. Latest on Usman Nurmagomedov including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN ... Next Fight Los Angeles, CA. Bellator MMA is proud to announce that undefeated, highly touted prospect Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0) has signed an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.. Unbeaten to start his mixed martial arts career, a run that has taken place in regional promotions around the globe, the younger cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov has been lauded by those … He … As Coker told Insider, the success of the likes of Usman, as well as UFC prospects Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has been made possible by Khabib walking the same path before them. As part of the 255th show, Usman Nurmagomedov held his debut fight in the American promotion. Undefeated lightweight prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is the fighter to watch this Friday at Bellator 255. His spirited performance has set him up for a fight with one of the most exciting upcoming fighters in modern MMA. Lightweight set to make debut "by December or January"; Khabib says he is considering options beyond his own fight … Bellator 263 adds three fights including Brent Primus vs. Islam Mamedov, loses ranked bantamweight bout. They are everywhere. As Showtime is set to make it’s Bellator MMA debut this Friday, so is Usman Nurmagomedov. Usman Nurmagomedov makes his highly-anticipated Bellator MMA debut Friday on Showtime. The much-anticipated event will take place at The Forum in Inglewood, California, led by what many believe is the biggest fight in Bellator’s history. It was a very tough fight he looked much better than expected in. ?How awesome would that be?! Magomed Magomedov vs. Raufeon Stots. Bellator MMA signs Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, to multi-fight de. Hamel is coming off an exciting short notice split decision loss to Adam Borics. Jake Paul next fight: Paul on fighting Nurmagomedov. careto, Jul 19, 2021 at 4:27 PM ... Bellator could never have a PPV worthy event without just decimating all the events in the next 2 month period. His cousin Usman Nurmagomedov is also an undefeated Let’s go Brother and show them who you are. Usman Nurmagomedov is set for his Bellator debut. Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC lightweight king Khabib, signs with Bellator MMA. On the night of April 3, Ancasville hosted the first Bellator tournament in 2021. Hamel (7-4) is 1-2 in his last three … Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his debut for Bellator on April 2. The promotion Friday announced it has signed Usman Nurmagomedov (11-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) to a multiyear, multi-fight deal. Usman Nurmagomedov turned pro in 2017 and has compiled a perfect 11-0 record with 10 finishes across those contests. As Showtime is set to make it’s Bellator MMA debut this Friday, so is Usman Nurmagomedov.The undefeated lightweight fighter comes to the … Nurmagomedov set a record of 11-0, but Hamel achieved 7-4 in the same amount of 11 battles. His promotional debut also happens to be on the same card as Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov’s next fight. USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV, the cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib, is set to make his eagerly-anticipated Bellator debut in April. There, he lost to Adam Borix, the last man to defeat Aaron Pico, in a split decision. Nurmagomedov news. Nurmagomedov trains out of American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, CA, … Khabib Nurmagomedov is not the only fighter in his family who boasts of an undefeated record. Nurmagomedov is a younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and one of his training partners, as well. Bellator 255 April 2, 2021 Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Mike Hamel. Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is moving into the breaking news game. Undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov will make his @BellatorMMA debut in a lightweight fight against Mike Hamel during the main card of #Bellator255. This time around he will be in the corner of his fellow teammates and Usman Nurmagomedov laughed after being asked whether the presence of his ex-UFC champion cousin, Khabib, had impacted him during his Bellator MMA debut win over Mike Hamel, where current star Umar Nurmagomedov also cornered him. Nurmagomedov will take on Mike Hamel in a lightweight bout in the first real test of his MMA career. Brandon Moreno doesn’t … We’ve been hearing the Nurmagomedov name a good amount lately, continue reading to see how he did tonight: Official Result: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Bellator, rival promotion of the UFC, snapped up the undefeated lightweight last October, signing him to a multi-fight … Usman Nurmagomedov is set to make his debut for Bellator on April 2 The lightweight, cousin of UFC star Khabib, is undefeated after 11 pro fights Usman Nurmagomedov, who is the cousin of retired former UFC lightweight champion Khabib, will become the first member of his family to fight under the Bellator banner when he takes on Mike Hamel in a lightweight bout on Friday at Bellator 255.. Nurmagomedov vs. Hamel at Bellator 255 on Tapology. The lightweight trained in Las Vegas alongside … Usman Nurmagomedov continued his undefeated MMA career with a unanimous decision win in his Bellator debut against Mike Hamel. On Thursday, Bellator president Scott Coker announced Nurmagomedov (11-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will make his first promotional appearance April 2 against Mike Hamel on the Bellator 255 main card. Undefeated lightweight prospect Usman Nurmagomedov is the fighter to watch this Friday at Bellator 255. The highly touted undefeated prospect was a sought after … Fresh off the Bellator 247 “Jackson vs. Kielholtz” event in Milan, Italy back on Oct. 1, 2020, the promotion has some news regarding its latest recruit. Khabib Nurmagomedov was certainly excited to have fans in the building to support the athletes under his watchful eye. Future Bellator Lightweight Champion and future Pound for Pound King. 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