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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, all set for headline shot

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Prolonged ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his gaining techniques as he beat Cory Sandhagen through consentaneous decision on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is actually now on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC, as well as with the win over ESPN's No. 3 ranked bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Youthful Bald eagle" will likely be next to test for the 135-pound title. Sean O'Malley will shield his bantamweight waistband versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every little thing that went down on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, featuring results, top updates, highlights and also large seconds on Saturday.How to watch the match replaysWatch all of the battles on ESPN+: Obtain ESPN+ here.There's additionally FightCenter, which offers stats for each 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. 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 report along with 8th consecutive defeatUFC, PFL specialist picks: Nurmagomedov and also Sandhagen battle for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font in discriminatory winNurmagomedov withdraws coming from Sandhagen boutRanking the best mixed martial arts loved ones: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and also moreRanking the 16 ideal undefeated fighters in MMA.