The Bellator Champions Series continued with a thrilling event at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The night’s main attraction saw Usman Nurmagomedov (18-0, 1 NC) successfully defend his Bellator Lightweight World Championship against Alexander Shabliy (24-4). Nurmagomedov secured the victory via unanimous decision, showcasing his dominance throughout the bout.
Co-Main Event Highlights
In the co-main event, Lorenz Larkin (27-8, 2 NC) faced Levan Chokheli (13-3, 1 NC). Larkin overwhelmed Chokheli early, earning a TKO win in the first round.
Middleweight Bout Results
Douglas Lima (33-12) competed against Aaron Jeffery (15-5) in a Middleweight bout. Jeffery claimed victory by unanimous decision, marking his return to the win column.
Women’s Flyweight Action
Sumiko Inaba (8-1) delivered an impressive performance against Mackenzie Stiller in the Women’s Flyweight division. Inaba, fighting out of Maui, HI, used aggressive striking to achieve a TKO victory in the second round.
Lightweight and Middleweight Contests
The main card opened with a Lightweight matchup between Yancy Medeiros (12-9, 2 NC) and Zhora Ayvazyan (15-1). Ayvazyan utilized his wrestling skills to secure a unanimous decision win. In another Middleweight contest, Jordan Newman (7-0) maintained his undefeated record with a unanimous decision victory over Imamshafi Aliev (9-1).
Welterweight and Bantamweight Highlights
In Welterweight action, Japan’s Masayuki Kikuiri (10-2-1) defeated Herman Terrado (15-7-1) with a third-round TKO. Bryce Meredith (7-0), a three-time NCAA D1 All-American wrestler, won a Bantamweight bout against Jon Macalolooy (4-2) via first-round technical submission.
Heavyweight and Women’s Strawweight Results
Josh Hokit (2-0) faced Sean Rose (2-3, 1 NC) in a Heavyweight bout, where Hokit, a former NFL player, secured a first-round submission. In the Women’s Strawweight division, Ashley Thiner (1-0) earned a second-round TKO victory over Aysia Cortez (0-1) in her professional debut.
Broadcast Information
All Bellator Champions Series events are available live in the U.S. on Max and in the U.K. on DAZN.
Complete Results
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Early Card Results:
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