Said Nurmagomedov
Russia
Facing Basharat in February
Nurmagomedov will take on Javid Basharat at a UFC event in Las Vegas on February 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov will head into the bout looking to bounce back after back-to-back losses in his most recent bouts. The 33-year-old Russian fighter will carry a slight reach advantage over the younger Basharat while measuring up one inch shorter in height. With a perfect 10-0 professional record in KO/TKO and submission finishes, Nurmagomedov will certainly be looking to end this one early on his terms.
Nurmagomedov will head into the bout looking to bounce back after back-to-back losses in his most recent bouts. The 33-year-old Russian fighter will carry a slight reach advantage over the younger Basharat while measuring up one inch shorter in height. With a perfect 10-0 professional record in KO/TKO and submission finishes, Nurmagomedov will certainly be looking to end this one early on his terms.
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Fades following fast start
Nurmagomedov lost to Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
It's a low bar, but Nurmagomedov looked better here against a better opponent in Mitchell than in his unanimous decision defeat to Vinicius Oliveira in February. He won Round 1 on the strength of a beautifully placed knee to Mitchell's face which resulted in a knockdown, but Bryce picked up the pace the rest of the way. Nurmagomedov defended quite well on the mat, but he gave up 8:07 worth of control time over the course of the final two rounds, essentially ensuring he wouldn't be able to win a decision. The 33-year-old Russian has fought just four times since March 2023, losing three of them. Nurmagomedov needs to remain active despite his recent struggles.
It's a low bar, but Nurmagomedov looked better here against a better opponent in Mitchell than in his unanimous decision defeat to Vinicius Oliveira in February. He won Round 1 on the strength of a beautifully placed knee to Mitchell's face which resulted in a knockdown, but Bryce picked up the pace the rest of the way. Nurmagomedov defended quite well on the mat, but he gave up 8:07 worth of control time over the course of the final two rounds, essentially ensuring he wouldn't be able to win a decision. The 33-year-old Russian has fought just four times since March 2023, losing three of them. Nurmagomedov needs to remain active despite his recent struggles.
Chance to redeem
Nurmagomedov is scheduled to compete against fellow featherweight Bryce Mitchell at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per the promotion's president Dana White.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov and Mitchell will look to redeem themselves from their last fights. The former was outlasted by Vinicius Oliveira in February, and the latter submitted to Jean Silva two months later.
Nurmagomedov and Mitchell will look to redeem themselves from their last fights. The former was outlasted by Vinicius Oliveira in February, and the latter submitted to Jean Silva two months later.
Dreadful effort in decision defeat
Nurmagomedov lost to Vinicius Oliveira via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
Nurmagomedov had been on the sidelines since October 2023. He had fights scheduled three different times in 2024, and each fell through. It's entirely fair to wonder if the prolonged layoff played a factor in his performance here, highlighted by some of the worst cardio you will ever see at this level. Said won Round 1 on all three scorecards, but his gas tank quickly evaporated, and that allowed Oliveira -- who didn't appear to be in peak physical condition in his own right -- to pull away down the stretch. Despite things not going Nurmagomedov's way, the back-and-forth affair would go on to earn each fighter a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Nurmagomedov had been on the sidelines since October 2023. He had fights scheduled three different times in 2024, and each fell through. It's entirely fair to wonder if the prolonged layoff played a factor in his performance here, highlighted by some of the worst cardio you will ever see at this level. Said won Round 1 on all three scorecards, but his gas tank quickly evaporated, and that allowed Oliveira -- who didn't appear to be in peak physical condition in his own right -- to pull away down the stretch. Despite things not going Nurmagomedov's way, the back-and-forth affair would go on to earn each fighter a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Scheduled for Saudi fight
Nurmagomedov (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight fight at UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
2024 was a rough year for Nurmagomedov. Even though he never lost, he never fought either, having seen himself booked for three fights and getting all of them re-booked or canceled.
2024 was a rough year for Nurmagomedov. Even though he never lost, he never fought either, having seen himself booked for three fights and getting all of them re-booked or canceled.
No longer fighting Marcos
Nurmagomedov has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Daniel Marcos at UFC Tampa, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Nurmagomedov dropped out of the event, but it means the 32-year-old, who hasn't fought since October 2023, will have to wait even longer for his next bout. Adrian Yanez will take Nurmagomedov's place against Marcos in December.
It's unclear why Nurmagomedov dropped out of the event, but it means the 32-year-old, who hasn't fought since October 2023, will have to wait even longer for his next bout. Adrian Yanez will take Nurmagomedov's place against Marcos in December.