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UFC Abu Dhabi results: Nurmagomedov trumps Sandhagen, prepared for headline shot

.ESPNAug 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Expanded ReactionsUmar Nurmagomedov continued his succeeding ways as he defeated Cory Sandhagen through unanimous choice on Saturday night.Nurmagomedov (18-0) is currently on a six-fight winning streak in the UFC, and also with the get ESPN's No. 3 rated bantamweight in Sandhagen (17-5), "Youthful Bald eagle" will likely be alongside test for the 135-pound label. Sean O'Malley will definitely shield his bantamweight waistband versus Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.Here's every little thing that dropped on the 13-fight memory card in Abu Dhabi, featuring results, top news, highlights as well as huge moments on Saturday.How to enjoy the battle replaysWatch every one of the matches on ESPN+: Receive ESPN+ here.There's also FightCenter, which uses stats for every single 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 big-time: 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 establishes UFC record along with eighth successive defeatUFC, PFL professional selects: Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen struggle for label shotSandhagen, Nurmagomedov to title Abu DhabiSandhagen outwrestles Rob Typeface in one-sided winNurmagomedov withdraws from Sandhagen boutRanking the most effective MMA families: Gracies, Nurmagomedovs as well as moreRanking the 16 finest undefeated fighters in MMA.