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Finally has fight scheduled
Nurmagomedov (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against fellow bantamweight Daniel Santos in Abu Dhabi at UFC 308 on Oct. 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
After being ruled out for UFC Saudi Arabia in May, Nurmagomedov has another fight scheduled for the first time in nearly four months. Like him, his next opponent had also been on the mend, last fighting and defeating Johnny Munoz back in June 2023.
After being ruled out for UFC Saudi Arabia in May, Nurmagomedov has another fight scheduled for the first time in nearly four months. Like him, his next opponent had also been on the mend, last fighting and defeating Johnny Munoz back in June 2023.
Out for UFC Saudi Arabia
Nurmagomedov is out for UFC Saudi Arabia, according to Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov will not fight Montel Jackson, as scheduled for the event. Instead, the latter will fight Farid Basharat in Saudi Arabia. The reasoning for Nurmagomedov's absence and his timeline are both unclear.
Nurmagomedov will not fight Montel Jackson, as scheduled for the event. Instead, the latter will fight Farid Basharat in Saudi Arabia. The reasoning for Nurmagomedov's absence and his timeline are both unclear.
Next fight booked
Nurmagomedov will face off against Montel Jackson at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov, who most recently took down Muin Gafurov at UFC 294 in October, will face off against Montel Jackson in June. The 32-year-old Russian fighter is 7-2 during his UFC career, with eyes on his first win during 2024.
Nurmagomedov, who most recently took down Muin Gafurov at UFC 294 in October, will face off against Montel Jackson in June. The 32-year-old Russian fighter is 7-2 during his UFC career, with eyes on his first win during 2024.
Gets right back in win column
Nurmagomedov defeated Muin Gafurov via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:13 of Round 1 at UFC 294 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Easy work. Nurmagomedov is a solid all-around fighter with no significant weaknesses in his game, and he capitalized here on a massive early mistake from Gafurov. Muin got greedy in hopes of landing a prolonged combination, ducking his head down in the process. Said easily ducked down and clamped on the guillotine choke that closed the show. Referee Marc Goddard was actually on the opposite side of where the tap occurred and didn't see it, but Nurmagomedov graciously released the hold regardless. It was an excellent bounce-back performance from Said on the heels of his unanimous decision loss (which he should have won) to Jonathan Martinez this past March. It would also go on to win Nurmagomedov one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
Easy work. Nurmagomedov is a solid all-around fighter with no significant weaknesses in his game, and he capitalized here on a massive early mistake from Gafurov. Muin got greedy in hopes of landing a prolonged combination, ducking his head down in the process. Said easily ducked down and clamped on the guillotine choke that closed the show. Referee Marc Goddard was actually on the opposite side of where the tap occurred and didn't see it, but Nurmagomedov graciously released the hold regardless. It was an excellent bounce-back performance from Said on the heels of his unanimous decision loss (which he should have won) to Jonathan Martinez this past March. It would also go on to win Nurmagomedov one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
Will fight Gafurov in Abu Dhabi
Nurmagomedov will take on Muin Gafurov in a bantamweight matchup at UFC 294 on Oct. 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov has had a bit of a rough go of things in 2023, as he saw a four-fight UFC win streak snapped to Jonathan Martinez in March, and a scheduled August matchup against Kyler Phillips was ultimately cancelled. He'll now get a bounce-back opportunity against Gafurov, a well-regarded prospect, though one who happens to be winless in the UFC. Nurmagomedov will have slight height and reach advantages, as well as a significant experience edge. Both fighters are most comfortable on the mat, which can occasionally lead to a stand-up heavy affair.
Nurmagomedov has had a bit of a rough go of things in 2023, as he saw a four-fight UFC win streak snapped to Jonathan Martinez in March, and a scheduled August matchup against Kyler Phillips was ultimately cancelled. He'll now get a bounce-back opportunity against Gafurov, a well-regarded prospect, though one who happens to be winless in the UFC. Nurmagomedov will have slight height and reach advantages, as well as a significant experience edge. Both fighters are most comfortable on the mat, which can occasionally lead to a stand-up heavy affair.