Umar Nurmagomedov Dominates UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

UFC Fight Night at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena saw Umar Nurmagomedov defeat Bantamweight Cory Sandhagen, maintaining his undefeated record (18-0-0). Other highlights included victories by Shara Magomedov, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Michael Chiesa. The event set the stage for UFC 308 in October.

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 5 (ANI/WAM): UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov electrified Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena with a series of unforgettable MMA bouts. The main event saw Umar Nurmagomedov overpower Cory Sandhagen, maintaining his undefeated record and moving closer to a UFC title shot. The Dagestani fighter, now 18-0-0, executed a flawless performance, with all judges scoring in his favor, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the sport.

Speaking after his victory, Nurmagomedov said, "I bring one more victory in the main event to my family, and the legacy continues." He also invited fans to attend UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway in Abu Dhabi on October 26. The arena was packed with enthusiastic fans and notable figures such as Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

The night's action also saw Shara Magomedov secure a unanimous decision against Michal Oleksiejczuk in their middleweight clash, marking Magomedov's third consecutive UFC win. Deiveson Figueiredo impressed with a victory over Marlon Vera in the co-main event, expressing his desire to fight for the title next. Additional highlights included thrilling wins by Michael Chiesa, Mackenzie Dern, Joel Alvarez, and Guram Kutateladze.

(With inputs from agencies.)