Usman Nurmagomedov looking forward to claim the lightweight world title at Bellator 288.

MMA General

Usman Nurmagomedov looking forward to claim the lightweight world title at Bellator 288.

The Russian fighter, Usman Nurmagomedov is looking forward to claim high points victory over lightweight champion Patricky Freire at Bellator 288 on Friday at Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois.

At Bellator 288, Nurmagomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) challenges Patricky Freire for the lightweight title in the co-main event at Wintrust Arena.

It will be the first five-round fight of Nurmagomedov's unblemished career, but assures he is ready for the task.

Usman Nurmagomedov is quite aggressive to secure victory over Freire (24-10 MMA, 15-8 BMMA) and to become the first fighter from Dagestan to win a Bellator world title.