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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov defeats Sandhagen, prepared for title chance

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Prolonged ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his gaining ways as he defeated Cory Sandhagen through consensual choice on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is 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" are going to likely be next to challenge for the 135-pound label. Sean O'Malley are going to defend his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every thing that decreased on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, including results, top information, highlights and significant minutes on Saturday.How to enjoy the battle replaysWatch each of the fights on ESPN+: Get ESPN+ here.There's likewise FightCenter, which gives stats for each 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 heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov def. Alonzo MenifieldLightweight: Kauu00ea Fernandes def. Mohammad YahyaHeavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Do 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 puts UFC report along with 8th successive defeatUFC, PFL pro decides on: Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen fight for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in predisposed winNurmagomedov withdraws coming from Sandhagen boutRanking the most ideal mixed martial arts family members: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs as well as moreRanking the 16 absolute best unbeaten boxers in MMA.