Bellator Champions Series Paris Results: Magomedov Back in the Win Column

Dominant Performance from Magomedov

In the main event of the evening, Magomedov Magomedov put on a dominant performance to defeat Shihab Aboubakar by unanimous decision. Magomedov controlled the pace of the fight from the opening bell, using his superior wrestling to take Aboubakar down and keep him there. On the ground, Magomedov was able to land a number of heavy strikes, including a pair of ground-and-pound sequences that had Aboubakar in trouble. Aboubakar showed some toughness and was able to survive the onslaught, but he was unable to mount any significant offense of his own.

Other Notable Results

In other action on the card, undefeated prospect Lorenzo Zecchin made a successful Bellator debut with a unanimous decision victory over Amine Mezil. Zecchin showed off his well-rounded game, using his striking to control the distance and his wrestling to take Mezil down and control him on the ground. Also winning by unanimous decision was Philippine standout Jeremy Pacatiw, who defeated Florent Burillon. Pacatiw used his superior boxing skills to outstrike Burillon and eventually dropped him with a clean right hand in the second round. In the opening bout of the evening, veteran fighter Milana Dudieva defeated newcomer Celeste Guedes by submission (armbar) in the first round.

Magomedov Back on Track

The victory was a much-needed one for Magomedov, who had lost his previous two fights. The win puts him back on track in the Bellator featherweight division and sets up a potential title shot against interim champion Adam Borics. Magomedov is one of the most talented young fighters in the division, and he has the potential to be a champion. With a few more wins under his belt, he could be ready to challenge for the title in the near future.