NEW YORK (August 6, 2024) – Bellator Champions Series will return to San Diego on Saturday, September 7 at Pechanga Arena San Diego with a massive Lightweight World Championship main event and 10 additional bouts.

Bellator Champions Series San Diego will be headlined by undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0, 1 NC) attempting to retain his 155-pound title when he locks horns with Alexander Shabliy (23-3) a man who has not tasted defeat in eight years. In addition, one of the world’s best Bantamweights and former champion Raufeon Stots (20-2) returns to action against Brazil’s Marcos Breno (15-3). Also, Southern California’s own Lorenz Larkin (26-8) will be competing against Georgia’s Levan Chokheli (13-2), a winner of his last three contests. Both men will be vying to earn the distinction of being No. 1 contender for the Bellator Welterweight title.

Tickets for Bellator Champion Series San Diego are available now at AXS.com. The event will take place at Pechanga Arena on September 7 with the early card starting at 5 pm PST.

All Bellator Champions Series events can be seen live in the U.S. on Max, as well as the U.K. only on DAZN.

Bellator most recently held its historic 300th event at Pechanga Arena San Diego, and has frequented the premier venue throughout its over 15-year history. Now, the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, returns to Southern California with Bellator Champions Series San Diego.

The 2024 Bellator Champions Series schedule is as follows:
– Saturday, September 7 – Bellator Champions Series San Diego – Pechanga Arena San Diego
– Saturday, September 14 – Bellator Champions Series London – OVO Arena Wembley
– Saturday, November 16 – Bellator Champions Series Paris – ADIDAS Arena
– Tuesday, December 31 – Bellator Champions Series – TBD 
 

Completed Bellator Champions Series San Diego Main Card
Max (U.S.) | DAZN (U.K.)
Saturday, September 7 – 5:00 pm PST

Lightweight World Title Bout: C-Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0) vs. Alexander Shabliy (23-3)
Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Raufeon Stots (20-2) vs. Marcos Breno (15-3)
Welterweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: Lorenz Larkin (26-8) vs. Levan Chokheli (13-2)
Middleweight Main Card Bout: Douglas Lima (33-11) vs. Aaron Jeffery (14-5) 
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Yancy Medeiros (12-8) vs. Jora Ayvazyan (14-1)

Early Card
Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (6-0) vs. Imamshafi Aliev (9-0)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Keri Taylor Melendez (6-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (7-1)
Middleweight Bout: Grant Neal (9-2) vs. Khalid Murtazaliev (17-3)
Welterweight Bout: Masayuki Kikuiri (9-2-1) vs. Herman Terrado (15-6-1)
Bantamweight Bout: Bryce Meredith (6-0) vs. John MaCalolooy (4-1)
Heavyweight Bout: Josh Hokit (1-0) vs. Sean Rose (2-2)
Strawweight Bout: Aysia Cortez (3-0) vs. Ashley Thiner (4-1)

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