Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov will battle it out at UFC on ABC 7 in the main event at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This fight brings together two of the top fighters in the bantamweight division.
Sandhagen comes off a unanimous decision win against Rob Font, marking his 17th victory. On the other side, Nurmagomedov remains undefeated with 17 wins, his latest being over Bekzat Almakhan. Both have shown resilience in their previous fights, but Umar's undefeated streak might pose a unique challenge for Sandhagen.
| Method of victory | Cory Sandhagen | Umar Nurmagomedov |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.0 (+700) | 8.0 (+700) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.5 (+650) | 2.3 (+130) |
Umar Nurmagomedov enters as the heavy favorite with 1.3 (-300) odds against Cory Sandhagen's 3.6 (+265). This suggests a strong belief in Umar's likelihood of victory. Both fighters are equally unlikely to win by KO/TKO/DQ, standing at 8.0 (+700). However, if Umar secures a win, it's most probable via points or decision at 2.3 (+130), showcasing his strategic prowess more than his knockout power. In contrast, Sandhagen's best chance also lies in a decision victory, albeit less likely at 7.5 (+650). In essence, bets reflect confidence in Umar dominating through tactical fighting, rather than overpowering Sandhagen physically.
Live coverage for the Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-03 | 12:00 | 16:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-03 | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-08-03 | 17:00 | 21:00 |
| Australia | 2024-08-04 | 04:00 | 08:00 |
You can watch Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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