AKA Hall of Famer Javier Mendes said that current Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is the most talented fighter he has ever coached.
A Bellator lightweight title fight between champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy will headline the promotion's next tournament in Paris, which will take place at the Accor Arena on May 17.
Usman Nurmagomedov, Bellator lightweight champion, responded harshly to the UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, who, after winning the championship belt, made several attacks against Khabib Nurmagomedov and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
AJ McKee, former Bellator lightweight champion, spoke about a possible fight with the organization's current champion in this division Usman Nurmagomedov. McKee noted that he is looking forward to the opportunity to inflict the first defeat of his career on Usman.
Usman Nurmagomedov retained the Bellator lightweight championship belt. The fighter’s manager informed about this. He also announced that Usman will continue to perform in the promotion.