Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Alexandr Shabliy by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs Shabliy, held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego. The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 49-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alexandr Shabliy
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 5 media scorecards
- Mike Pendleton · Sherdog.com50-45Nurmagomedov
- Chris De Santiago · Sports Illustrated50-45Nurmagomedov
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com50-46Nurmagomedov
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com49-46Nurmagomedov
- Nick Baldwin · theScore49-46Nurmagomedov
Fan Scorecards
28 fan scorecards submitted
Insights
- Alexandr Shabliy spends 80% of fight time at distance.
- Usman Nurmagomedov stops 100% of takedowns, better than 96% of UFC fighters.
- Usman Nurmagomedov spends 76% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
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Camp · American Top TeamSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
Time in position
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How good, really
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Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
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Where the strikes land
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Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alexandr Shabliy?
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Alexandr Shabliy by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight title main event of Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs Shabliy, held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego. The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 49-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alexandr Shabliy?
The judges scored it 49-46, 50-45, 49-46, Usman Nurmagomedov won the decision.
Was Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alexandr Shabliy a robbery?
Public scoring backed the judges: 93% of 28 fan cards scored it for Usman Nurmagomedov; 100% of 5 media scores picked Usman Nurmagomedov.
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