Umar Nurmagomedov Dismantles Cory Sandhagen, Extends UFC Winning Streak to Five

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov lit up Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena last night with a series of unforgettable MMA bouts

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov took place at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on August 4, featuring a thrilling lineup of MMA bouts. The main event saw Umar Nurmagomedov defeat No. 2-ranked Bantamweight Cory Sandhagen in a dominant performance.

Nurmagomedov, maintaining his undefeated record, dismantled Sandhagen throughout the fight, leading to a unanimous decision victory. The Dagestani fighter's victory now brings him closer to a UFC title shot.

Nurmagomedov, cornered by his cousin and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, extended his UFC winning streak to five, further cementing his status as a rising star in the Octagon.

"I bring one more victory in the main event to my family, and the legacy continues," said Nurmagomedov. He expressed his gratitude to the fans and invited them to attend UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway in Abu Dhabi on October 26.

The atmosphere was palpable, with a packed arena and a roster of celebrities, including Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, adding to the buzz.

Earlier in the night, an explosive fight card lived up to its billing with Shara Magomedov winning a unanimous decision over Michal Oleksiejczuk in their middleweight clash.

"This fight was my dream. I'm happy, very, very happy. Every time I'm conquering new territory," said Magomedov. Last night's victory marks Magomedov's third straight win in the UFC.

Deiveson Figueiredo's impressive victory over Marlon Vera in their bantamweight battle was another highlight of the night.

"It's great to be back here, fighting again, winning again," said Figueiredo after picking up the win in the co-main event. He also announced his next move, "I really want to fight for the belt. Whoever wins between Merab and Sean O'Malley, I really want to fight them for the belt."

The action continued with Michael Chiesa's thrilling submission win over Tony Ferguson, Mackenzie Dern's victory against Loopy Godinez, Joel Alvarez's knockout of Elves Brener, and Guram Kutateladze's triumph over Jordan Vucenic.