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

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his gaining means as he beat Cory Sandhagen through consensual decision on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is actually right now on a six-fight winning touch in the UFC, as well as with the win over ESPN's No. 3 rated bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Young Bald eagle" are going to likely be beside challenge for the 135-pound headline. Sean O'Malley will safeguard his bantamweight belt versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every thing that dropped on the 13-fight card in Abu Dhabi, featuring results, top updates, highlights and also huge moments on Saturday.How to check out the fight replaysWatch each one of the fights on ESPN+: Receive 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. 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 sets UFC report along with 8th successive defeatUFC, PFL pro picks: Nurmagomedov as well as Sandhagen battle for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to headline Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Font style in predisposed winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the most effective mixed martial arts families: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs and moreRanking the 16 finest undefeated competitors in MMA.