SAN JOSE, Calif. – The stage is set for the next Bellator lightweight title fight on Friday between [autotag]Usman Nurmagomedov[/autotag] and [autotag]Benson Henderson[/autotag], which also serves as an opening-round fight in the forthcoming grand prix.
Reigning champion Nurmagomedov (16-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) will put his belt and undefeated record in the line when he meets former UFC/WEC champ Henderson (30-11 MMA, 7-6 BMMA) in the Bellator 292 headliner, which takes place at SAP Center and airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.
First, though, the pair had to engage in a final staredown at ceremonial weigh-ins, where they both kept cordial ahead of sharing the cage.
Watch the video above to see Nurmagomedov and Henderson face off for Bellator 292.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Bellator 292.
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