Bellator 292 Outcomes: Usman Nurmagomedov stops Benson Henderson in Round 1 (Video)

Usman Nurmagomedov locations his lightweight title on the road in opposition to venerable UFC champion Benson Henderson in tonight’s Bellator 292 predominant event.

Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA) will be returning to scamper for the principle time since claiming the lightweight world title with a unanimous resolution victory over Patricky Pitbull. The Russian phenom has long previous 5-0 since joining the Bellator ranks in April of 2021.

Meanwhile, Benson Henderson (30-12 MMA) will enter the Bellator 292 headliner sporting a two-strive in opposition to a hit sprint, his most most modern being a unanimous resolution victory over Peter Queally this previous September. ‘Bendo‘ has long previous 6-3 over his previous 9 fights total.

Round one of tonight’s Bellator 292 predominant event title strive in opposition to begins and Benson Henderson lands a low kick. Nurmagomedov with a entrance kick up the heart and then one other. He lands a immense kick and ‘Bendo’ is down. Usman jumps on him with ground and pound. Henderson looks to dash but Nurmagomedov takes his help. Extra heavy shots from the champion. He locks in his hooks and starts to setup a rear-naked choke strive. Benson is doing a radiant job of defending for now. Collected three minutes closing in this opening spherical. Henderson scoots to construct up over to the cage. Usman Nurmagomedov locks in a choke. Here’s in actuality tight. Benson Henderson taps and this one is all the blueprint via. WOW!

Usman strikes FIRST! 😱

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Official Bellator 292 Result: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Benson Henderson via submission (rear-naked choke) in Round 1

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