ABU DHABI – Undefeated Amru Magomedov needed less than one round to become UAE Warriors champion. A training partner of the likes of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov, Magomedov (7-0) submitted Jakhongir Jumaev (10-4) to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title in Round 1 of the UAE Warriors 45 main event Tuesday at Al Jazira Club. The rear-naked choke finish came at the 3:28 mark of Round 1. AMRU MAGOMEDOV is the @UAE_Warriors lightweight champ! #AndNew #UAEWarriors45 | LIVE NOW | on #UFCFIGHTPASS pic.twitter.com/3Z7E0zWE4N — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) October 17, 2023 Magomedov showed off his striking early, coming out with a kick-heavy approach, and throwing hard leg kicks. A wild exchange in the pocket led to a clinch, where Magomedov took Jumaev’s back, and eventually cinched in the rear-naked choke. The full UAE Warriors 45 results include: Amru Magomedov def.
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