Umar Nurmagomedov will get a big opportunity to catapult himself in the UFC’s bantamweight rankings. Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) draws Cory Sandhagen (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) in a UFC Fight Night main event Aug. 3 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, promotion officials announced Monday. They'll meet for a 5 round battle at #UFCAbuDhabi @CorySandhagen vs @UNmgdv @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/zvUWC9UuMK — UFC (@ufc) May 6, 2024 The pair were scheduled to fight last August in the UFC on ESPN 50 main event, but Nurmagomedov withdrew due to a shoulder injury. Sandhagen faced Rob Font instead, shutting him out over five rounds. Sandhagen, No
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Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3 – MMA Junkie