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

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Prolonged ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov proceeded his gaining ways as he beat Cory Sandhagen through consentaneous decision on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is right now on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC, as well as along with the get ESPN's No. 3 placed bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Eagle" will likely be next to challenge for the 135-pound headline. Sean O'Malley will certainly safeguard his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's everything that decreased on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, featuring results, top information, highlights and big minutes on Saturday.How to watch the match replaysWatch every one of the matches on ESPN+: Get ESPN+ here.There's additionally FightCenter, which supplies statistics 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 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 record with eighth successive defeatUFC, PFL expert decides on: Nurmagomedov and also Sandhagen struggle for title shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to headline Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in one-sided winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the most ideal MMA households: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and also moreRanking the 16 absolute best undefeated competitors in mixed martial arts.