Cory Sandhagen’s fight against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov is just around the corner. As such, the bantamweight contender is engaged in interviews and media stuff. He recently dropped a surprising revelation about his upcoming opponent. A high-stakes bout at UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3rd will feature their clash.
Sandhagen, known for his analytical approach, has identified something unique about Nurmagomedov. It’s not what you’d expect from a fighter hailing from the wrestling hotbed of Dagestan.
“Coming from [Dagestan], everyone expects you to be a really good grappler. I know that he was a little bit more involved with Muay Thai and kickboxing than he was just grappling. He definitely has that part of his game. The most unique thing about him is his striking style. His grappling is pretty by the book, that Dagestani style. But the striking is really what kind of makes him different than those other guys. The type of techniques he uses, the types of kicks he uses,” said Sandhagen via SHAK MMA.
Sandhagen revealed that Umar Nurmagoedov’s striking is what separated him from others in his family. He said that Umar and his brother Usman grew up training Muay Thai. The Nurmagomedov family is known for its heavy wrestling background. But Umar has become the variation in his clan with his exceptional striking.
This revelation adds an intriguing layer to their upcoming clash at Abu Dhabi. Cory Sandhagen, ranked No.2 in the division, isn’t taking this challenge lightly. He has clearly done his homework on the No.10 ranked Nurmagomedov. This fight will most likely be for the No. 1 title contender in the Bantamweight division.
Umar Nurmagomedov Is Confident About Cody Sandhagen Tiring Out Against Him
Confidence and cardio are two of the most important things for fighters, and Nurmagomedov has them in spades. However, the undefeated UFC bantamweight star isn’t sure about his upcoming opponent having one of those ‘C’s.’
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Nurmagomedov believes he has Cory Sandhagen’s number. His secret weapon? Well, he believes that it is his elite cardio. Notably, The Dagestani fighter is known for his relentless pace and grappling prowess.
“He [Sandhagen] will get exhausted in there fighting with me. You will see… Didn’t he get tired in the Petr Yan fight? He talks like he’s a cardio machine… He was winning the early rounds, and he lost the fight because he got tired,” said Nurmagomedov via Red Corner MMA.
Cory Sandhagen, for his part, sees things differently. He recently stated that he would very well outlast the Dagestani fighter in the Octagon. Moreover, it will be interesting to see who could persist longer inside the MMA cage. But one thing is certain: the bout promises to be a chess match of endurance and technique. Fight fans are in for a treat in one of the most important fights that will shape the future of the bantamweight division.
