Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov – UFC Fight Night Preview

Event Preview

On August 6, UFC returns to Nashville, and UFC has booked a high-profile bout for this event. The fight – Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov – has been rumored to take place for some time now and now that UFC has made it official, fans cannot wait for it any longer. The event will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, USA. The main card show will kick off at 7 pm PDT, and the preliminary show begins at 4 pm PDT. This is one fight you would not want to miss, so buy your tickets right now if you have not yet.

Both fighters have been on winning streaks of their own. So, entering into this match, they will look to continue their streak and get that win. The match will take place in three rounds, and MMA pundits have predicted it to be a close contest between two very good fighters. But who has the upper hand in this bout? Read our preview of the fight to get an idea.

Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov – Fight Preview

Umar Nurmagomedov sits far behind in the rankings as former interim title challenger Sandhagen has recently moved up after victories over Song Yadong and Marlon Vera in back-to-back main events. So, why enter the cage against a low-ranked fighter? Responding to this question, Sandhagen praised Nurmagomedov and said it would be a challenge for him to beat Nurmagomedov.

On the other hand, Nurmagomedov is not someone to be taken lightly. He is entering this bout after scoring four consecutive wins. He is the cousin of the ex-UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and has been looking to make a name just like Khabib. To make his mark, he has to win a big fight, and he has got one in Nashville.

Umar Nurmagomedov

So far, Nurmagomedov has a perfect record in UFC. He has won 16 and lost none. But we can say that he has not had much competition yet. The fight against Cory Sandhagen will be the biggest of his career. This is the first time Nurmagomedov will main even a UFC Fight Night. So, he must be really excited to win and make a mark.

Nurmagomedov is aged 27 and has an orthodox stance in UFC. He is 5’ 11, and he weighs 135 pounds. He has a striking accuracy of 75 percent, while his takedown accuracy is at 45 percent.

Cory Sandhagen

Aged 31, Cory Sandhagen enters the battle on a two-fight winning run. He will fight in three rounds for the third time since September.

He has a record of 16 wins and 4 losses in UFC. His height is 5’8, and he weighs 135 pounds. He has a striking percentage of 48, and his takedown accuracy is at 21 percent.

Final Verdict

Nurmagomedov will put up a good fight, but considering Sandhagen’s experience and skills, he is the favorite to win.

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