Islam Mamedov has arrived in the Bellator lightweight division. With former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Mamedov (20-1-1 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) had a wealth of knowledge at his disposal should he need it. The bout took place on the main card of Bellator 263 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and aired on Showtime. After a touch of gloves, the pair felt each other out in the center of the cage, with each fighter offering range-finding strikes. The striking volume began to increase as they put together combinations, but Mamedov initiated a clinch and brought the fight to the canvas.
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