Bellator Champions Series San Diego is official following today’s weigh-ins.
In a highly anticipated main event, reigning Bellator Lightweight World Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0, 1 NC) will put his undefeated record and Bellator title on the line against the dynamic striking specialist Alexander Shabliy (24-3). Nurmagomedov faces a stern test from Shabliy, who has not tasted defeat in eight years.
The co-main event is set to be an electrifying battle for the No. 1 Welterweight contender position. Knockout artist Lorenz Larkin (26-8) will take on Georgia’s own Levan Chokheli (13-2, 1 NC). Chokheli’s impressive knockout record poses a challenge for Larkin, both vying to come out on top of the Welterweight division.
In another exciting matchup, former three-time Bellator Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima (33-11) returns to the cage to square off against the surging Middleweight Aaron Jeffery (14-5).
Adding to the action, Maui native Sumiko Inaba (7-1) will challenge submission ace Mackenzie Stiller (3-0) in what promises to be a high-stakes contest. Fan-favourite Yancy Medeiros (12-8, 2 NC) will face off against Armenia’s Zhora Ayvazyan (14-1).
The event will air live in the U.S. on MAX at 5 p.m PT / 8 p.m ET and in the U.K. on DAZN at 1 a.m BT.
Full weigh-in results are below.
Bellator Champions Series San Diego Main Card:
Saturday, September 7 – Live on MAX / DAZN
Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California
5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m BT
Lightweight World Title Bout: C- Usman Nurmagomedov (154.8 lbs) vs. Alexander Shabliy (154.8 lbs)
Welterweight #1 Contender Co-Main Bout: Lorenz Larkin (170.8 lbs) vs. Levan Chokheli (170.8 lbs)
Middleweight Main Card Bout: Douglas Lima (184.6 lbs) vs. Aaron Jeffery (185.4 lbs)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sumiko Inaba (125.2 lbs) vs. Mackenzie Stiller (125.2 lbs)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Yancy Medeiros (155.2 lbs) vs. Zhora Ayvazyan (155.4 lbs)
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (185.2 lbs) vs. Imamshafi Aliev (185.0 lbs)
Welterweight Bout: Masayuki Kikuiri (169.0 lbs) vs. Herman Terrado (170.4 lbs)
Bantamweight Bout: Bryce Meredith (135.8 lbs) vs. Jon Macalolooy (134.8 lbs)
Heavyweight Bout: Josh Hokit (242.2 lbs) vs. Sean Rose (264.8 lbs)
Women’s Strawweight Bout: Aysia Cortez (116.0 lbs) vs. Ashley Thiner (115.0 lbs)
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