SAN JOSE, Calif. – Usman Nurmagomedov ’s resume continued its expansion Friday with a monumental win. Lightweight champion Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) backed up why oddsmakers had him as much as a 25-1 favorite to beat former UFC and WEC champ Benson Henderson (30-12 MMA, 7-7 BMMA) in the Bellator 292 main event. The champ landed a brilliantly timed and placed question mark kick that knocked Henderson to the canvas. That was the beginning of what ultimately became a rear-naked choke for Nurmagomedov to retain his title and move on into the Bellator lightweight grand prim semifinals. Henderson announced his retirement after the loss
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Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t care who comes next in Bellator grand prix – MMA Junkie