Usman Nurmagomedov dominated Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire to win the lightweight title by unanimous decision at Bellator 288 in Chicago, Illinois.
Russia’s Nurmagomedov, 24, controlled the striking and grappling exchanges to win his maiden championship.
In becoming a world champion, he emulates his cousin and coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Khabib is a former UFC lightweight title holder and retired undefeated, winning all 29 of his fights.
Like his cousin, Nurmagomedov is undefeated with the victory over…
