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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes for Bellator title set for Jan. 25 in Dubai

Unbeaten Usman Nurmagomedov will clash with Irish standout Paul Hughes for the Bellator lightweight belt on Jan. 25 in Dubai. 

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes set for Jan. 25 PFL event in Dubai
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes set for Jan. 25 PFL event in Dubai

Usman Nurmagomedov | Cooper Neill, Bellator Usman Nurmagomedov has his next challenge set. On Wednesday, the PFL announced that Bellator’s undefeated lightweight champion will face… 

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Morning Report: Javier Mendez calls Bellator’s Usman Nurmagomedov potentially ‘pound-for-pound the greatest fighter’
Morning Report: Javier Mendez calls Bellator’s Usman Nurmagomedov potentially ‘pound-for-pound the greatest fighter’

Usman Nurmagomedov | Cooper Neill, Bellator Usman Nurmagomedov is already Bellator’s best, and if his coach is to be believed, his ceiling is much, much… 

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Usman Nurmagomedov planning move to UFC in a couple of years: ‘I’m waiting for Islam to finish his career’
Usman Nurmagomedov planning move to UFC in a couple of years: ‘I’m waiting for Islam to finish his career’

Usman and Khabib Nurmagomedov | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Usman Nurmagomedov is a man with a plan. Younger brother of UFC bantamweight contender Umar… 

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PFL founder Donn Davis responds to Usman Nurmagomedov’s comments about a future UFC move

Davis responds 

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Conor McGregor responds to PFL’s Paul Hughes’ cornering plea for potential fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

Accepted 

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Paul Hughes wants Conor McGregor in his corner for possible Usman Nurmagomedov title fight

Can you imagine? 

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PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Paul Hughes edges out A.J. McKee, calls out Usman Nurmagomedov
PFL: Battle of the Giants results: Paul Hughes edges out A.J. McKee, calls out Usman Nurmagomedov

Paul Hughes’ striking proved to be too much for A.J. McKee in the main card opener of PFL: Battle of the Giants. 

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AJ McKee reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov already told him fight against Usman Nurmagomedov is next
AJ McKee reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov already told him fight against Usman Nurmagomedov is next

Getty Images A.J. McKee has some business to handle on Saturday but if all goes well it looks like he’ll finally get the fight he’s… 

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A.J. McKee: Win over ‘arrogant’ Paul Hughes gets me title shot vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

A.J. McKee is confident a win at PFL: Battle of the Giants gets him a crack at Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov. 

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Paul Hughes would want ‘severe drug testing’ for Usman Nurmagomedov title fight
Paul Hughes would want ‘severe drug testing’ for Usman Nurmagomedov title fight

Paul Hughes took a shot at Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. 

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Paul Hughes eyeing Bellator title fight against Usman Nurmagomedov with victory over A.J. McKee: “It’s got to be next”

Future Fight? 

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Bellator San Diego fight night weights: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy both pack on nearly 20 pounds
Bellator San Diego fight night weights: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alexander Shabliy both pack on nearly 20 pounds

The fight night weights for the athletes who competed at Bellator San Diego have been revealed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) In an… 

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 10: Usman Nurmagomedov climbs at lightweight
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 10: Usman Nurmagomedov climbs at lightweight

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC Fight Night 242 and Bellator Champions Series: San Diego. 

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Usman Nurmagomedov retains title in decision win over Alexandr Shabily – Bellator Champions Series 4 Highlights
Usman Nurmagomedov retains title in decision win over Alexandr Shabily – Bellator Champions Series 4 Highlights

In his return to competition following an anti-doping issue, unbeaten Russian star, Usman Nurmagomedov managed to retain his undisputed… 

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Usman Nurmagomedov wants to prove Khabib Nurmagomedov right: “I am the future”

The Future? 

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Bellator San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin lead all fighters
Bellator San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin lead all fighters

Usman Nurmagomedov after his latest win Usman Nurmagomedov and Lorenz Larkin capped off the Bellator San Diego card on Saturday night with a pair of… 

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Usman Nurmagomedov vows to live up to Khabib’s GOAT claims after Bellator San Diego: ‘I am the future’

Usman Nurmagomedov boldly he’s “the future” of MMA after moving to 18-0 with his lightweight title defense at Bellator San Diego. 

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Bellator Champions Series: San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin top disclosed payouts list
Bellator Champions Series: San Diego salaries: Usman Nurmagomedov, Lorenz Larkin top disclosed payouts list

California, one of the few states that releases disclosed payouts, shared the Bellator San Diego numbers with MMA Junkie on Saturday. 

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

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Bellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander Shabliy
Bellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander Shabliy

Usman Nurmagomedov is still the Bellator lightweight champion. The 26-year-old returned to action for the first time in 11 months and retained his title with… 

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Bellator San Diego social media reactions: Usman Nurmagomedov defends vs. Alexander Shabliy to move to 18-0
Bellator San Diego social media reactions: Usman Nurmagomedov defends vs. Alexander Shabliy to move to 18-0

The MMA community reacted to Usman Nurmagomedov moving to 18-0 with a Bellator title defense over Alexander Shabliy in San Diego. 

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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. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Usman Nurmagomedov the “future” of MMA

Is he ready? 

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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. 

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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. 

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Usman Nurmagomedov speaks out on CSAC failed drug test controversy: “It was medication, and this was like nothing”

Response 

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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. 

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Bellator announces pair of title fights for September, including Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy

Announced 

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy to Headline Bellator San Diego on Sept. 7

Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight crown against Alexandr Shabliy in the main event of Bellator Champions Series San Diego on Sept. 7. 

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

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy rescheduled for Bellator card on Sept. 7 in California
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy rescheduled for Bellator card on Sept. 7 in California

Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov makes his long awaited return to defend his title against Alexandr Shabliy at a rescheduled fight now taking place at… 

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Alexander Shabliy ‘not fully sure’ Usman Nurmagomedov fight happening, still awaiting contract and terms from PFL
Alexander Shabliy ‘not fully sure’ Usman Nurmagomedov fight happening, still awaiting contract and terms from PFL

Alexander Shabliy already began his training camp to prepare for a May 17 showdown with Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, but he has growing concerns… 

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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. 

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

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexander Shabliy headlines Bellator Paris in May
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexander Shabliy headlines Bellator Paris in May

Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A pair of title fights will headline Bellator’s next event in Paris with the card taking place… 

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A.J. McKee wants Usman Nurmagomedov after champ’s suspension is lifted: ‘I don’t really give a s*** what he’s taking’
A.J. McKee wants Usman Nurmagomedov after champ’s suspension is lifted: ‘I don’t really give a s*** what he’s taking’

Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images A.J. McKee didn’t exactly have the year he wanted in 2023, so he’s ready… 

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