Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen had an intense five-round battle in the UFC Abu Dhabi headline bout. Nurmagomedov secured a clear win with a unanimous decision, maintaining his flawless 18-0 record. Despite facing a strong challenge from Sandhagen, Nurmagomedov managed to outperform his rival. The official judges’ scorecards revealed Nurmagomedov’s dominance, with all five rounds awarded in his favor. However, given the competitive nature of some rounds, it wouldn’t have been surprising if Sandhagen had won a few. This fight is Nurmagomedov’s second consecutive match that went the distance, with his previous bout against Bekzat Almakhan also resulting in a decision win. He has successfully finished three out of his six UFC opponents.
Official UFC Abu Dhabi Scores for Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen
