Face Off! ‘Sandman’ Stares Down Umar In Abu Dhabi!

Ranked bantamweight rivals Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov came face-to-face at the conclusion of the UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins on Friday morning, just one day in front of their five-round headliner on ABC and ESPN…



Ranked bantamweight rivals Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov came face-to-face at the conclusion of the UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins on Friday morning, just one day in front of their five-round headliner on ABC and ESPN+ this Sat. night (Aug. 3, 2024) from inside Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

So too, did Shara Magomedov and Micha? Oleksiejczuk.

Marlon Vera playing the part ahead of his Deiveson Figueiredo showdown.

Tony Ferguson rocking the shades for Michael Chiesa.

Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez getting up close and personal.

Nothing left to do now except fight.

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