Usman Nurmagomedov

Russian mixed martial arts fighter

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Usman Magomednabiyevich Nurmagomedov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Bellator Lightweight Champion. Nurmagomedov has previously competed in the UAE Warriors and Eagle Fighting Championship. He is the younger brother of UFC fighter Umar Nurmagomedov and a cousin of former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Hughes to fight Nurmagomedov for Bellator lightweight title Paul Hughes will fight Usman Nurmagomedov for the Russian's Bellator lightweight title on 25 January at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Khabib back in Nurmagomedov's corner for title defence Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov's corner for his title defence on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024
Nurmagomedov denies intentionally doping Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov says he never intentionally doped, as he prepares to make his return to action on 7 September. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024

Nurmagomedov to headline Bellator Paris in May Russia's Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title on his return to action after a doping suspension at Bellator Paris on 17 May. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
Nurmagomedov dominates Henderson to defend title Usman Nurmagomedov submits Benson Henderson in the first round to defend his lightweight title at Bellator 292 in San Jose, California. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023
'He's in trouble!' Nurmagomedov beats Henderson to retain title Usman Nurmagomedov retires Benson Henderson with a first-round submission to retain his world lightweight title at Bellator 292. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023

Bellator 292: Ones to watch BBC Sport showcases four Bellator MMA fighters to look out for at this Friday's 292 event, including Britain's Michael 'Venom' Page and the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023
Nurmagomedov video calls Khabib after title win Usman Nurmagomedov immediately called his cousin Khabib after his Bellator title win and spoke to the UFC legend again backstage. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Nurmagomedov wins lightweight title at Bellator 288 Watch highlights as Usman Nurmagomedov dominates Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire to win the lightweight title at Bellator 288 in Chicago, Illinois. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Nurmagomedov wins Bellator world title Usman Nurmagomedov beats Patricky Pitbull for the lightweight title at Bellator 288, while Vadim Nemkov defeats Corey Anderson to retain his light-heavyweight title BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022

Meet the brothers plotting to beat Nurmagomedovs There's a strong family connection at Bellator 288 - as Patricky Pitbull, cornered by his brother Patricio, faces Usman Nurmagomedov - coached by his cousin Khabib. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2022
Nurmagomedov aiming to make Bellator history Usman Nurmagomedov wants to be the first fighter from Dagestan to win the lightweight world title by beating champion Patricky Freire at Bellator 288 on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022