MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC on ABC 7 main event between former bantamweight interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen and undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov . Cory Sandhagen UFC on ABC 7 preview Cory Sandhagen Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 32 Weight: 135 lbs. Reach: 70″ Last fight: Decinsion win over Rob Font (Aug. 5, 2024) Camp: Elevation Fight Team (Denver, Co.) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + WKA world kickboxing champion + Amateur kickboxing accolades + Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt + 7 KO victories + 3 submission wins + 6 first-round finishes + Consistent pace and pressure + Excellent feints and footwork ^ Manages distance/draws out attacks + Variates shot selection ^ Punctuates well with bodywork + Hard leg kicks + Improved wrestling ability + Underrated scrambling ability + Solid transitional grappler Umar Nurmagomedov UFC on ABC 7 preview Staple info: Height: 5’8″ Age: 33 Weight: 135 lbs. Reach: 69″ Last fight: Decision win over Bekzat Almakhan (March 2, 2024) Camp: Eagles MMA (Russia) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Combat sambo world champion + Amateur MMA accolades + 2 KO victories + 7 submission wins + 5 first-round finishes + Aggressive pace and pressure + Deceptively accurate hands/shot selection ^ Usually works off single shots + Dynamic kicking ability ^ Competent from both stances + Explosive power-double takedown + Strong inside the clinch + Excellent wrestling ability ^ Quick reactive shots/chains attacks well + Superb transitional grappler ^ Loves creating back exposure Cory Sandhagen vs
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