Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight crown against Alexandr Shabliy in the main event of Bellator Champions Series San Diego on Sept. 7.
The promotion announced the bout in a release on Tuesday. The event takes place at Pechanga Arena and will air on Max in the United States. It is part of a Bellator itinerary for September that includes events on back-to-back weekends. One week after Bellator San Diego,“September is set to be a huge month for Bellator Champions Series, and we’re continuing to step up our game to deliver incredible cards that we know the MMA community across the globe will love.
Nurmagomedov was originally slated to face Shabliy at Bellator Champions Series Paris on May 14, but he was forced to pull out of the event due to an undisclosed injury. Nurmagomedov is undefeated in 18 professional outings. His last bout, which was initially a unanimous decision win againstShabliy, meanwhile, is in the midst of an undefeated run that dates back to 2017.
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