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UFC Abu Dhabi leads: Nurmagomedov defeats Sandhagen, all set for headline shot

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov proceeded his winning techniques as he defeated Cory Sandhagen by consensual choice on Sunday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is now on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC, and also with the gain ESPN's No. 3 positioned bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Youthful Bald eagle" are going to likely be actually next to test for the 135-pound headline. Sean O'Malley will safeguard his bantamweight waistband versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's everything that decreased on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, including outcomes, top news, highlights and significant instants on Saturday.How to watch the battle replaysWatch each of the fights on ESPN+: Obtain 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 heavyweight: 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 places UFC record with 8th successive defeatUFC, PFL pro selects: Nurmagomedov and also Sandhagen war for title shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font in prejudiced winNurmagomedov withdraws coming from Sandhagen boutRanking the greatest mixed martial arts family members: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs as well as moreRanking the 16 ideal unbeaten competitors in MMA.