Khabib's cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov puts on another show and submits Patrik Pietila at Bellator 269

U. Nurmagomedov remains undefeated in his Bellator career. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Usman Nurmagomedov showed why he is considered one of the greatest talents in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) in the world and put on another show at the Bellator 269. The cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, former UFC champion, took no notice of Patrik Pietila and submitted the Finn in the first round, in a fight that took place at combined weight.

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With the victory over Pietila, the third in 2021, Usman Nurmagomedov He now has a record of 14 wins, eight by knockout and four by submission, and no defeats.

THE FIGHT

After releasing a beautiful spinning kick, which remained empty, Usman Nurmagomedov He attacked with great ease and took down Patrik Pietila. The Finn managed to stop the Russian's momentum for some time, but it didn't take long for Usman to make the transition, take his opponent's back, close the hooks and land the rear naked choke to win the fight in the first round.

Anatoly Tokov beats Sharaf Davlatumurodov in even fight

Valid in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), the first fight on the main card of the Bellator 269 ended with Anatoly Tokov's victory over Sharaf Davlatumurodov in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

After two years out due to injuries, Tokov, a FedorTeam athlete, returned to Bellator's circular cage with a lot of favoritism against his compatriot Davlatmurodov, who was making his debut in the organization. What we saw, however, was a balanced and decisive fight in detail.

With the victory, Tokov remains undefeated in Bellator and now has six wins in the organization. The Russian's record is 30 wins and just two defeats. Sharaf Davlatumurodov, on the other hand, lost in his first appearance in the circular cage and now has 18 wins and four losses.

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