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UFC Abu Dhabi results: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, ready for title go

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov proceeded his succeeding ways as he defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous selection on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is actually right now on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, as well as along with the sway ESPN's No. 3 positioned bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Youthful Eagle" are going to likely be close to test for the 135-pound title. Sean O'Malley will shield his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every little thing that went down on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, consisting of results, best updates, highlights and significant moments on Saturday.How to enjoy the match replaysWatch every one of the matches on ESPN+: Get 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. Elves BrenerLight heavyweight: 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 places UFC record with eighth consecutive defeatUFC, PFL specialist chooses: Nurmagomedov as well as Sandhagen war for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to headline Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in prejudiced winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the greatest mixed martial arts households: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and also moreRanking the 16 ideal undefeated fighters in MMA.