Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov won a title eliminator against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov secured victory with a dominant performance, earning scores of 50-45 and 49-46 from the judges. He will face Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai this Saturday.
- •Umar Nurmagomedov wins via decision
- •Cory Sandhagen loses in title eliminator bout
- •Fight held at UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi
- •Nurmagomedov to face Song Yadong next
- •Match scheduled for UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai full fight: Umar Nurmagomedov outpoints Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator
"Watch Umar Nurmagomedov outpoint Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator bout ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC Shanghai.
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