Bellator 292 noticed the launch of the promotion’s light-weight Grand Prix, with the evening’s principal occasion together with 155-pound champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, submitting a former UFC champ in Benson Henderson within the very first spherical.
Nurmagomedov blasted Henderson with a head kick to drop him within the opening moments of the spherical. From there, Usman acquired on prime and began to rain down punch after punch. Extremely, Bendo saved shifting to keep away from getting pounded out, however Nurmagomedov was on his again. Usman brilliantly arrange a rear-naked choke, catching Henderson useless to rights to pressure the faucet.
What a efficiency from Nurmagomedov to efficiently defend his title, and to make issues a bit sweeter he additionally advances to the semi-final spherical of Bellator’s light-weight Grand Prix! Only a reminder, the winner of the GP will rating a cool $1,000,000 payday.
As for Bendo, he left his gloves inside the cage, saying that it’s time for him to step away from the game. The UFC’s former light-weight champion in Henderson is leaving the game of MMA with an total report of 30-12. On the massive stage, he had six matches with the WEC, 14 bouts with the UFC, after which 14 matches underneath the Bellator banner.
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In regards to the writer: Eddie Mercado has coated fight sports activities since 2015. He covers every little thing from betting odds to stay occasions and fighter interviews. He holds a 1-0 report in professional MMA and holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. (full bio)
