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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov beats Sandhagen, all set for headline chance

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov proceeded his winning techniques as he beat Cory Sandhagen by consensual choice on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is actually right now on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, as well as with the draw ESPN's No. 3 ranked bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Youthful Eagle" will likely be actually close to challenge 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 dropped on the 13-fight memory card in Abu Dhabi, including end results, best information, highlights and also huge seconds on Saturday.How to enjoy the match replaysWatch all of the fights on ESPN+: Get ESPN+ here.There's likewise FightCenter, which provides stats 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 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 along with eighth consecutive defeatUFC, PFL expert picks: Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen war for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to heading Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font in unfair winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the very best mixed martial arts family members: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and also moreRanking the 16 absolute best undefeated fighters in MMA.