The Bellator organization made a statement regarding the disqualification of Russian fighter Usman Nurmagomedov due to anti-doping rule violation and noted that he still remains the promotion champion. The words of the press service are quoted TASS.
“Yes, that’s true. Usman Nurmagomedov remains the Bellator champion for now. No decision has been made to revoke the title at this time. There will be no further comment at this time,” the organization said.
The fighter’s disqualification period is six months. The result of Nurmagomedov’s fight with American fighter Brent Primus in the Bellator 300 tournament, where the Russian won unanimously and defended his title in the semifinals of the Bellator Grand Prix, was canceled. Oppression bjpenn He reported that Nurmagomedov would be deprived of his title and, accordingly, his opponent would reach the Grand Prix final.
One of the warrior’s samples tested positive for the banned substance. Nurmagomedov had a prescription for the use of a banned substance but did not apply for a permit for its use.
Nurmagomedov, 25, remains undefeated. He has 18 mixed martial arts fights and has come out on top in all of them, eight by knockout. The Russian driver has been competing in Bellator since 2020. He made his first fight in his professional career in Moscow on March 26, 2017, at the Moscow Pankration Federation promotion tournament. Usman won his first victory by defeating Imran Abdiev.
Usman Nurmagomedov is the cousin of former Russian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Previously Nurmagomedov got up He is in the top 3 of the best Bellator fighters.