Russian UFC newcomer Said Nurmagomedov (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), a cousin of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, beat Justin Scoggins (11-5 MMA, 4-5 UFC) by split decision at UFC Fight Night 133.
“It feels good to be successful in my first UFC fight,” Nurmagomedov said. “I am very happy to be here. I wanted to get the finish, but he is a tough guy. I was a little nervous to hear the decision was split. I knew I had won the third round, but I wasn’t sure how the judges would score the first.
“I wanted to have a more dominant performance tonight, so I am not sure what is next yet so soon after this fight. I want to go back, rest for a week, and then make some challenges later,” MMA Junkie quoted him as saying.
