All articles tagged with #umar nurmagomedov
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Mario Bautista gave a strong performance against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321, nearly securing a submission and scoring a knockdown, but ultimately lost by decision. He believes with some adjustments, he can beat top contenders and is open to future matchups, having received praise from UFC officials despite the loss.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
The article provides predictions for UFC 321, highlighting Tom Aspinall's favored victory over Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight title, and discusses key fights including Mackenzie Dern's potential to become champion, Umar Nurmagomedov's expected win, and other main card bouts. Aspinall is predicted to dominate Gane, while Dern is favored in her rematch, and Nurmagomedov is expected to impress with a late submission. The event takes place in Abu Dhabi with multiple exciting matchups.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Dana White has challenged Umar Nurmagomedov to put on an impressive performance at UFC 321 to secure a shot at the title, emphasizing the importance of making a statement in his upcoming bout against Mario Bautista, which could determine his next title opportunity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Umar Nurmagomedov emphasizes that his rivalry with Merab Dvalishvili is not personal and is confident about a future rematch, despite Dvalishvili's dismissive attitude. Nurmagomedov is preparing for his upcoming fight against Mario Bautista and hopes to stay active in the UFC, potentially fighting again early 2026 if both he and Dvalishvili win their next bouts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Junkie
Professor Merab Dvalishvili presents a virtual lesson on why Umar Nurmagomedov may not deserve a bantamweight title shot, analyzing the dynamics within the division. The discussion encourages critical thinking about potential championship contenders like Nurmagomedov and Petr Yan. This content is part of MMA Junkie's blog, The Blue Corner, which offers a lighter take on MMA news.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Nick Diaz will return to the UFC to face Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on August 3 in Abu Dhabi. The event will also feature a bantamweight main event between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups.