Bellator San Diego results: Usman Nurmagomedov retains title with tactical decision over Alexander Shabliy

Usman Nurmagomedov is still the Bellator lightweight champion.
The 26-year-old returned to action for the first time in 11 months and retained his title with a unanimous decision win against Alexander Shabliy in the main event of Bellator San Diego — the first defeat for Shabliy in nearly eight years. Nurmagomedov was suspended for a positive drug test stemming from his fight withShabliy got off to a good start, landing a solid right hand as his best weapon. Nurmagomedov ended up getting