Umar Nurmagomedov Secures Victory Over Cory Sandhagen In Abu Dhabi UFC Event

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov captivated Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena with a series of thrilling MMA bouts. The highlight was Umar Nurmagomedov's dominant performance against Cory Sandhagen in the main event, maintaining his undefeated record. This victory brings Nurmagomedov closer to a UFC title shot.

The Dagestani fighter, now boasting an 18-0-0 record, showcased his combat prowess by overpowering Sandhagen (17-5-0) throughout the match. All judges scored in favour of Nurmagomedov, affirming his dominance in the Octagon. Cornered by his cousin and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Umar extended his UFC winning streak to five.

"I bring one more victory in the main event to my family, and the legacy continues," said Nurmagomedov. He expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and encouraged them to attend UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway in Abu Dhabi on October 26.

The atmosphere at Etihad Arena was electric, with a packed crowd and numerous celebrities in attendance. Notable figures included Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, adding to the excitement of the night.

Earlier in the evening, Shara Magomedov secured a unanimous decision victory over Michal Oleksiejczuk in their middleweight clash. "This fight was my dream. I'm happy, very, very happy. Every time I’m conquering new territory," said Magomedov after achieving his third consecutive win in the UFC.

Figueiredo's Ambitions

Another standout moment was Deiveson Figueiredo’s impressive win over Marlon Vera in their bantamweight bout. "It's great to be back here, fighting again, winning again," said Figueiredo post-fight. He also revealed his future aspirations: "I really want to fight for the belt. Whoever wins between Merab and Sean O'Malley, I really want to fight them for the belt."

The action-packed night continued with Michael Chiesa’s thrilling submission victory over Tony Ferguson. Mackenzie Dern triumphed against Loopy Godínez, while Joel Álvarez delivered a knockout blow to Elves Brener. Additionally, Guram Kutateladze emerged victorious against Jordan Vucenic.

The event concluded with an exhilarating display of skill and determination from all fighters involved, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future UFC events in Abu Dhabi.

With inputs from WAM