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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, prepared for title go

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his gaining techniques as he defeated Cory Sandhagen through consentaneous choice on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is right now on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, and with the draw ESPN's No. 3 placed bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Bald eagle" will likely be actually beside challenge for the 135-pound title. Sean O'Malley are going to shield his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every thing that decreased on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, including outcomes, top headlines, highlights as well as significant moments on Saturday.How to see the fight replaysWatch every one of the matches on ESPN+: Obtain ESPN+ here.There's also FightCenter, which supplies stats for every single UFC card.UFC Abu Dhabi resultsMen's bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Cory SandhagenMiddleweight: Shara Magomedov def. Michal OleksiejczukMen's bantamweight: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Marlon VeraWelterweight: Michael Chiesa def. Tony FergusonStrawweight: Mackenzie Dern def. Loopy Godu00ednezLightweight: Joel u00c1lvarez def. Elves BrenerLight heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov def. Alonzo MenifieldLightweight: Kauu00ea Fernandes def. Mohammad YahyaHeavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Carry out n'Tale MayesLightweight: Guram Kutateladze def. Jordan VucenicStrawweight: Sam Hughes def. Viktoriia DudakovaLightweight: Jai Herbert def. Rolando BedoyaMiddleweight: Sedriques Dumas def. Denis TiuliulinTop storiesTony Ferguson establishes UFC record with eighth consecutive defeatUFC, PFL expert decides on: Nurmagomedov and also Sandhagen fight for headline shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font style in prejudiced winNurmagomedov withdraws coming from Sandhagen boutRanking the greatest mixed martial arts households: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and moreRanking the 16 finest undefeated boxers in mixed martial arts.