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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, prepared for label shot

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his winning ways as he defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous choice on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is actually currently on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, and also along with the win over ESPN's No. 3 ranked bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Eagle" are going to likely be actually alongside challenge for the 135-pound title. Sean O'Malley are going to defend his bantamweight belt against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's everything that went down on the 13-fight memory card in Abu Dhabi, including outcomes, top information, highlights and also big instants on Saturday.How to view the fight replaysWatch every one of the battles on ESPN+: Obtain ESPN+ here.There's additionally FightCenter, which offers statistics for every 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. Fairies BrenerLight big-time: Azamat Murzakanov def. Alonzo MenifieldLightweight: Kauu00ea Fernandes def. Mohammad YahyaHeavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Do 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 document with eighth successive defeatUFC, PFL professional selects: Nurmagomedov as well as Sandhagen struggle for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to heading Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in predisposed winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the greatest MMA loved ones: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and moreRanking the 16 finest unbeaten boxers in MMA.