Umar Nurmagomedov set for return against Urijah Faber in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov will return to competition against Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, following his knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai. The fight will occur at Etihad Arena and marks Nurmagomedov's first appearance since the defeat, which was his first knockout loss in a 22-fight MMA career. Faber, seeking his first RAF victory, recently suffered two defeats in previous events. The match will be part of the RAF event headlined by Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev.
- •Nurmagomedov faces Faber on November 14 at Etihad Arena.
- •He seeks redemption after his knockout loss to Yadong at UFC Shanghai.
- •Faber has lost his last two matches at RAF events.
- •The event will be headlined by Covington vs. Chimaev.
- 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — Umar Nurmagomedov Announces Return to Competition After UFC Shanghai Setback
"After suffering his first knockout loss at UFC Shanghai, Umar Nurmagomedov returns to the mat at RAF Abu Dhabi.
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