Pros react after Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi

At present’s UFC Abu Dhabi occasion was headlined by a males’s bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov.

Sandhagen (17-5 MMA) had entered this afternoon’s principal occasion sporting a three-fight profitable streak, his most earlier being a unanimous determination victory over Rob Font 12 months in the past. Previous to that victory, ‘Sandman’ had earned wins over Marlon Vera and Music Yadong respectively.

In the meantime, Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0) had final competed in March of this yr, the place he earned a unanimous determination victory over Bekzat Almakhan. The undefeated 28-year-old had gone an ideal 5-0 over his first 5 Octagon appearances.

At present’s UFC Abu Dhabi principal occasion proved to be a popping out get together for Umar Nurmagomedov. ‘Younger Eagle’ was in a position to get the higher of Cory Sandhagen each on the ft and on the canvas. Though ‘Sandman’ confirmed a ton of coronary heart and made the combat aggressive, it was fairly clear after twenty-five minutes of motion that ‘Younger Eagle’ was the superior fighter. After 5 grueling rounds, Nurmagomedov was awarded the unanimous determination victory.

Official UFC Abu Dhabi Outcomes: Umar Nurmagomedov def. Cory Sandhagen by unanimous determination (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Try how the professionals reacted to ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov under:

Excited for this excessive degree combat Umar and Cory. Each nice dudes. #UFCAbuDhabi

— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) August 3, 2024

That is about to be dope let’s go Sandhagen #UFCAbuDhabi

— Brandon (@brandonroyval) August 3, 2024

Nice combat developing!!! #UFCAbuDhabi

— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) August 3, 2024

HERE WE GO! #UFCAbuDhabi

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024

Not everybody’s received that again management from a clear TD just like the Funk Daddy 😉 #UFCAbuDhabi

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 3, 2024

Sandhagen RD 1. Umar nonetheless harmful and artful. Let’s see RD 2!

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 3, 2024

10-9 Sandhagen #UFCAbuDhabi

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024

Nasty limparm to the TD end by Umar! Excessive degree shit!!

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 3, 2024

What a combat by each males to date 👏🏿👏🏿Winner will get the shot little question #UFCAbuDhabi

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 3, 2024

Umar retains going for the tornado, nevertheless it’s going to be tough with out the lockdown on that leg. #UFCAbuDhabi

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 3, 2024

19-19 going into spherical 3. These guys don’t cease! Loving the scrambles #UFCAbuDhabi

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024

The takedowns are making a distinction on this one… 29-28 Nurmagomedov #UFCAbuDhabi

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024

Superb show of MMA right here in the primary occasion . We’re attending to see 2 excessive degree fighters show your entire sport … Each single artwork 😍😍😍👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) August 3, 2024

Umar up 3-1. Sandhagen want a end. Umar preventing nice right here. Umars putting could be very underrated and never talked about sufficient. At present he’s exhibiting off his variety. #UFCAbuDhabi

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 3, 2024

Put up-fight reactions to Umar Nurmagomedov defeating Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi:

Hats off to each fighters! Very excessive degree chess match. I’ve it 49-46 Nurmagomedov#UFCAbuDhabi

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024

Nice efficiency brother ! @UNmgdv 👊🏽🙏🏼

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) August 3, 2024

For Cory by no means actually being a wrestler I used to be impressed congrats to Umar very excessive degree combat

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 3, 2024