The ultimate goal of a fighter is to get that coveted belt around their waist, and Umar Nurmagomedov is walking that path flawlessly. Furthermore, the promises of title shots are as rare as the belts themselves. With his upcoming fight against Cory Sandhagen, the ‘young Eagle’ has made it clear that he will be fighting for the title soon.
The 28-year-old fighter claims that a title shot will be guaranteed if he wins. But there’s a catch; he needs to beat Cory Sandhagen first. The duo will clash at UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend.
“I hope I will fight next, they said I will fight whoever will win [between O’Malley and Dvalishvili]…Yes, [they told me I will be next],” Nurmagomedov said while talking to MMA Junkie.
The fight between Nurmagomedov and Sandhagen has been brewing for over a year. The two were supposed to fight in Nashville last August, but Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Now, with both fighters healthy, the stage is set for an epic showdown. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Umar is the cousin of former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and he’s been living up to the family name. With a perfect 17-0 record, he has been steamrolling through the division. But Sandhagen represents his toughest test yet. The No. 2-ranked fighter is no pushover. He’s a seasoned veteran with wins over top contenders. As fight night approaches, the tension is palpable. Will Nurmagomedov continue his unbeaten streak, or will Sandhagen play spoiler and derail the hype train? Only time will tell.
Umar Nurmagomedov Confirms Presence Of Khabib Nurmagomedov In His Corner
Having the right people in a fighter’s corner can make all the difference in a fight. For Umar Nurmagomedov, that corner just got a whole lot stronger. The rising bantamweight star has confirmed that his cousin, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, will be in his corner. This news comes as Umar prepares for his biggest fight yet.
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Umar will face Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. This step-up in competition has fans buzzing with excitement. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Umar revealed his star-studded corner team.
“It’s gonna be Usman (Nurmagomedov), Shamil Zavurov, Javier (Mendez), and Khabib (Nurmagomedov),” said Umar via MMA Junkie.
Khabib’s presence is particularly noteworthy. The undefeated former champion has been selective about his coaching appearances. Recently, he cornered Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, where Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier. As a coach, ‘The Eagle’ is yet to lose a fight.
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