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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov beats Sandhagen, all set for title shot

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Stretched ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his gaining ways as he defeated Cory Sandhagen through unanimous decision on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is right now on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, as well as with the sway ESPN's No. 3 ranked bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Bald eagle" will likely be next to challenge for the 135-pound headline. Sean O'Malley will safeguard his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every little thing that decreased on the 13-fight memory card in Abu Dhabi, including outcomes, top information, highlights and large instants on Saturday.How to view the match replaysWatch each of the battles on ESPN+: Acquire ESPN+ here.There's likewise FightCenter, which gives 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. 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 specialist picks: Nurmagomedov and also Sandhagen battle for headline shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in prejudiced winNurmagomedov withdraws coming from Sandhagen boutRanking the most ideal mixed martial arts loved ones: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs as well as moreRanking the 16 absolute best unbeaten competitors in mixed martial arts.