Sun Sep 08 03:50:31 UTC 2024: – Bellator returns to San Diego with championship fights and top contenders competing for gold
– Main event features Usman Nurmagomedov defending the Bellator lightweight title against Alexandr Shabliy
– Event available on MAX, with main card starting at 8 p.m. ET
– Nurmagomedov (17-0, 1 NC) is the cousin of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov
– Shabliy (24-3) has 12 wins via knockout and seven via submission
– Fight expected to take place around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on undercard fights
– Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News.

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