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.
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
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.
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
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