“Sandman” took a tough loss. Cory Sandhagen lost his title shot at UFC Abu Dhabi last night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) when Umar Nurmagomedov cruised to a pretty clear unanimous decision from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Hours after the fight, Sandhagen took to his...

Cory Sandhagen releases statement following ‘tough’ loss at UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Umar is really world class’

Zuck and his relationship with mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters continue. You probably know by now that the 2024 Olympic Games are currently taking place in Paris, France; however, on Saturday (Aug. 3, 2024), Mark Zuckerberg released a video on his Instagram of UFC Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and himself competing in various Olympic sports.

Video: Mark Zuckerberg drops UFC champ Alex Pereira, unlocks phony Olympic-level talent

With UFC Abu Dhabi a wrap after a memorable day (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) of fights LIVE on ABC and ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, fight fans can now check out the post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners.

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The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

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Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen...

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down tomorrow night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) on ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE, featuring a bantamweight main event between No. 2-ranked contender Cory Sandhagen and undefeated 135-pound prospect Umar Nurmagomedov, a five-round headliner with major title implications for late 2024 and beyond.

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At the recent UFC event in Abu Dhabi, Tony Ferguson lost to Michael Chiesa via first-round submission in the welterweight division. Ferguson continued his losing streak and declared a semi-retirement by dropping his gloves inside the UFC Octagon. But fans were not the only ones who showed respect; former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira also paid homage to ‘El Cucuy.’

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Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera will square off in a Bantamweight contest tonight (Sat. Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Figueiredo has been on fire since moving up to 135 lbs. The former Flyweight champion crashed into the rankings by...

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Kaue Fernandes made good on his second Octagon appearance earlier today (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on ABC and ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, when the Brazilian prospect stopped Mohammad Yahya with a vicious first-round TKO (leg kicks and punches). Fernandes came...

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Alvarez impressed in his return to the octagon after a year long layoff and reminded us all he’s one of the very best on Earth. King Green is now outside the rankings and I think it’s fitting for Alvarez to get one more high level tune up before chasing the rankings. Green can provide this tune up towards year’s end and if Alvarez succeeds, he will get a chance to earn a ranking sometime next year.

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Cory Sandhagen is entering a massive main event showdown with the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov tomorrow afternoon (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi live on ABC and ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but “Sandman” is surprisingly a massive betting underdog. While there is...

Cory Sandhagen perplexed by UFC Abu Dhabi betting odds: ‘It’s weird that people are counting me out’

This is the UFC Abu Dhabi live blog for Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, the featured bantamweight fight on Saturday evening. One of the most popular fighters in the bantamweight division, “Chito” is coming off a failed attempt to claim the bantamweight title, losing a one-sided decision to rival Sean O’Malley back in March. Still only 31 years old, Vera is now well outside the title picture, but a win over the former flyweight champion would be a big step towards getting back into the mix at 135 pounds.

UFC Abu Dhabi live blog: Chito Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was quick to respond to callouts from both undefeated Nurmagomedov and surging Figueiredo. The UFC bantamweight title picture is shaping up nicely, with the champion set to defend his title at The Sphere in Las Vegas next month as two top contenders stake their claim to be next in line for the 135lb title.

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Here are your options to watch UFC Abu Dhabi, including the TV channel streaming options for the prelims and main card on Saturday.

How to watch UFC Abu Dhabi for free: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov live streams, start time & more for 2024 event

Umar Nurmagomedov may have earned the biggest win of his career over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi, but that doesn’t mean he’s satisfied with his performance. Despite winning at least four rounds on every scorecard, the undefeated bantamweight was still critical about some mistakes he made during the fight. In particular, Nurmagomedov pointed to Sandhagen’s ability to shut down his wrestling and grappling after finishing just five of 13 takedown attempts. While getting the victory was obviously most important, Nurmagomedov still expected better of himself.

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ABU DHABI – The UFC on ABC 7 fight card is now official following Friday’s official weigh-ins session where all 26 fighters successfully hit their marks on the scale. Saturday’s event, which takes place at Etihad Arena with a main card that airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+, is headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) and Umar Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC).

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Did Marlon Vera return to the octagon a bit too soon after taking a hellacious beating at the hands of Sean O’Malley back in March?. That’s a question “Chito” is asking himself after losing to Deiveson Figueiredo via decision on the undercard of UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov. Figueiredo became the first fighter to ever knock Vera down in the UFC (watch the highlights where), which could just be a testament to the former flyweight champion’s power at bantamweight. But in a statement posted on social media after the event, Vera suggested the damage he took five months earlier played a part.

Marlon Vera releases statement after loss to Figueiredo: ‘Maybe I came back too quick’

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The stakes couldn’t be any higher at UFC Abu Dhabi. In the headliner, Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov fight for who’s got next at bantamweight, with a potential title shot on the line for the winner. Sandhagen defends his #2 ranking against the oncoming Nurmagomedov, a fighter that has yet to be beaten in his 18-fight career.

Umar Nurmagomedov Tops Cory Sandhagen By Decision, Demands Title Shot – UFC Abu Dhabi Results (Highlights)

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Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov will square off in a Bantamweight contest tonight (Sat. Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi from Etihad Arena in Abu...

Still undefeated! Umar Nurmagomedov edges Cory Sandhagen, demands title shot | UFC Abu Dhabi

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