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UFC Abu Dhabi results: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, prepared for title chance

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov proceeded his succeeding means as he defeated Cory Sandhagen through unanimous decision on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is currently on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC, and with the win over ESPN's No. 3 placed bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Eagle" will likely be actually close to test for the 135-pound headline. Sean O'Malley will certainly protect his bantamweight waistband versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every thing that dropped on the 13-fight memory card in Abu Dhabi, consisting of outcomes, best news, highlights and large minutes on Saturday.How to enjoy the battle replaysWatch all of the fights on ESPN+: Get ESPN+ here.There's additionally FightCenter, which supplies stats for every single 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. Perform 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 sets UFC document along with eighth consecutive defeatUFC, PFL professional selects: Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen fight for title shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font style in unfair winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the most effective MMA loved ones: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and moreRanking the 16 greatest unbeaten competitors in mixed martial arts.