The UFC soon could have its next undefeated champion after Umar Nurmagomedov broke through as a top contender by beating Cory Sandhagen in the UFC on ABC 7 main event. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) got the signature win he needed to elevate into title contention with a unanimous decision victory over Sandhagen (17-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and with it seemingly is next in line to challenge the winner of the UFC 306 (Noche UFC) main event Sept. 14 between bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Umar Nurmagomedov after UFC on ABC 7 win? – MMA Junkie