Cory Sandhagen Faces Setback After Close Loss to Umar Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi

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Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen (UFC)

Cory Sandhagen faced a setback in his career after losing to the unbeaten Umar Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi. Sandhagen, a prominent figure in the bantamweight division, fought in a closely contested bout that saw Nurmagomedov emerge victorious after five tight rounds.

This result positions Nurmagomedov as a leading contender in the division, particularly as the title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili approaches.

Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov (UFC)

For Sandhagen, the loss is particularly significant as it represents another near-miss at reaching the top of the division. Out of his four UFC defeats, three have been against top contenders or interim champions. Despite consistently advancing in the bantamweight rankings, this latest loss represents a setback in his quest for a title shot.

In his post-fight reflections, Sandhagen acknowledged Nurmagomedov’s skill and expressed respect for his opponent. He reaffirmed his commitment to improving and continuing his pursuit of a championship, demonstrating his resilience and determination to return to the top.

The defeat also ends Sandhagen’s three-fight winning streak, marking his first loss since a decision setback against Petr Yan in October 2021. This loss is a notable interruption in his otherwise upward trajectory in the bantamweight division.

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