Bellator lightweight grand prix predicted Russian final

The long-awaited and widely-announced Bellator Grand Prix tournament in the lightweight division will begin this March.

Among the eight quarterfinalists are two Russians, Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy. The first will go into the octagon against Benson Henderson, the second will fight a representative of Azerbaijan Tofig Musayev.

Many experts rate highly chances of Russian fighters on final victory, and the president of AMC Fight Nights Kamil Hajiyev agrees with them.

Moreover, the functionary doesn't exclude, that both Russians can leave in the final: Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabliy possess high class and executive skill. They are the clear favorites. The Russian final is almost inevitable.