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Umar Nurmagomedov will make his Real American Freestyle debut Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi, just two months after his knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 2

Umar Nurmagomedov announces return to action after brutal KO on show that clashes with UFC 334

Umar Nurmagomedov will take on an MMA legend in a wrestling match next month on the same night as UFC 334. Top bantamweight contender Nurmagomedov was viciously knocked out by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai back in August.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 1

Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov outgrappling 11-0 lightweight star years after his MMA retirement

It does not look like ‘The Eagle’ has lost a step. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s mixed martial arts career came to an end six years ago, as the legendary former UFC lightweight champion left the game on top.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 25

Usman Nurmagomedov shares encouraging update about Umar Nurmagomedov following knockout loss

Usman Nurmagomedov has shared some positive words and has given an encouraging update regarding Umar Nurmagomedov‘s future. At UFC Shanghai, on enemy territory, Umar was knocked out for the first time in his career.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 22

Nurmagomedov Vows No More Wrestling After Song KO

Umar Nurmagomedov plans to abandon the grappling foundation that built his family's MMA legacy. The bantamweight contender told manager Ali Abdelaziz he will no longer wrestle following his knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, according to a Submission Radio interview.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 22

Nurmagomedov Mocks Jones After Steveson's Shocking Loss

Usman Nurmagomedov fired back at Jon Jones over the weekend after watching Gable Steveson get knocked out in the opening seconds of UFC 331. Steveson, who Jones corners regularly, fell to Sean Sharaf via left hook just moments into their heavyweight bout in Los Angeles.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 15

Dvalishvili Reveals True Feelings After Rival Nurmagomedov Gets Knocked Out Cold

Merab Dvalishvili says he wasn’t happy seeing rival Umar Nurmagomedov knocked out by Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai in August Nurmagomedov suffered his first

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Dvalishvili On Nurmagomedov's Shanghai KO Loss

Merab Dvalishvili says he took no pleasure in watching Umar Nurmagomedov get knocked out by Song Yadong in Shanghai, despite their bitter rivalry. Nurmagomedov suffered the first stoppage loss of his career when Song landed a perfectly timed uppercut at UFC Shanghai in August, according to Sherdog.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 9

Islam Makhachev provides fresh update on Usman Nurmagomedov’s potential UFC signing

Islam Makhachev is almost certain that his teammate will be linking up with him in the UFC. Earlier this year, Usman Nurmagomedov fought in the final fight of his PFL contract when he knocked out Archie Colgan in the PFL New York main event.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 8

Chimaev Doubles Down on Wrestling After Watching Nurmagomedov Get Knocked Out Cold

Umar Nurmagomedov was knocked out by Song Yadong with an uppercut while attempting a takedown Khamzat Chimaev says he will not change his wrestling-heavy

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 8

Umar Nurmagomedov returns to training days after knockout loss

Umar Nurmagomedov has returned to training just 10 days after suffering a knockout loss at UFC Shanghai. The Team Khabib prodigy has true title aspirations and was arguably one comfortable win against Song Yadong away from his second shot at gold under the UFC banner.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 8

Chimaev Won't Change Style After Nurmagomedov KO

Khamzat Chimaev plans to keep wrestling despite watching Umar Nurmagomedov get knocked out cold while attempting a takedown. Nurmagomedov entered his bout against Song Yadong as a heavy favourite but ate a perfectly timed uppercut while shooting, the flush counter putting the Dagestani out.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 4

Aljamain Sterling doubles down on Umar Nurmagomedov criticism after UFC Shanghai defeat

Aljamain Sterling sparked an uproar among MMA fans after he criticized the handling of Umar Nurmagomedov following his UFC Shanghai defeat. Umar had the weight of the world on his shoulders as a prominent name within Team Nurmagomedov, entering the bout against tough powerhouse Song Yadong as the heavy favorite.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4

Aljamain Sterling blames the UFC for Umar Nurmagomedov’s KO loss: ‘They rushed him’

Aljamain Sterling holds the UFC partially responsible for Umar Nurmagomedov’s downfall. The Dagestani bantamweight has long been tipped to follow in the footsteps of his cousin, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, and teammate, two-division UFC champion Islam Makhachev.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 3

Umar Nurmagomedov breaks silence on UFC future

On the back of his huge upset loss at UFC Shanghai, Umar Nurmagomedov has broken his silence. Umar’s title aspirations in the UFC and standing within the bantamweight division took a huge hit last weekend when he was violently knocked out by Team Alpha Male’s Song Yadong.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 3

Song Yadong's Knockout Of Nurmagomedov Shifts Bantamweight Picture

Song Yadong delivered a career-defining knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai this past weekend that has reshaped the bantamweight title picture.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 3

'I Still Punched Him': Song Yadong Admits Guilt in Usman Nurmagomedov Altercation After Knocking Out Umar

Things got wild after UFC Shanghai last Saturday, but Song Yadong isn’t holding a grudge against Usman Nurmagomedov. After knocking out Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event, the ‘Kung Fu Kid’ says he understands why Usman came charging into the Octagon, even if things got a little chaotic.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 2

Usman Nurmagomedov told he ‘crossed a line’ by Dana White after UFC Shanghai cage jump

Dana White believes that Usman Nurmagomedov went too far in the aftermath of his brother’s defeat on Saturday. After Usman watched his younger sibling Umar Nurmagomedov be viciously knocked out in the main event of UFC Shanghai by Song Yadong, the PFL champion leapt into the cage.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 1

Song Yadong breaks silence on Usman Nurmagomedov interaction inside the Octagon and elbow debate

Song Yadong isn’t holding Usman Nurmagomedov’s actions against him following August 29. Song now finds himself in title contention after earning the biggest win of his career to date this past weekend in Shanghai.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 1

Umar Nurmagomedov falls down bantamweight pecking order in rankings update for two divisions’ top five

The rankings have been updated following some big results at UFC Shanghai. Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach was in shock watching his fighter suffer his first knockout loss this past weekend in Shanghai.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / August 28

UFC Shanghai: Umar Nurmagomedov Vs. Song Yadong Main Card Predictions

The bantamweight division is an unforgiving shark tank, and Saturday’s UFC Shanghai Fight Night card at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai’s Pudong District is set to deliver massive divisional implications.

MMA News / Lindy's Sports / August 28

UFC Shanghai Predictions for Nurmagomedov vs. Song

UFC Shanghai takes place on Saturday, August 29, at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. There are 13 fights set for this card, which begins at 3 a.m.

MMA News / TWSN / August 27

UFC Shanghai Predictions: Song vs. Nurmagomedov

As the UFC looks to expand its Asian outreach and its Road to the UFC tournament, multiple trips to China each year are becoming a regular occurrence,

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 26

UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Preview & Storylines

The UFC returns to China for a pivotal bantamweight clash that could reshape the division’s title picture. UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song takes

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / August 23

The One Loss on Umar Nurmagomedov’s Professional MMA Record

For much of his professional mixed martial arts career, Umar Nurmagomedov appeared almost untouchable. The Dagestani bantamweight built an unbeaten record through a combination of elite wrestling, technical striking and submission grappling, steadily developing into one of the most highly regarded young fighters in the UFC.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 12

'How Do You Live With That?': Umar Nurmagomedov Slams Merab Dvalishvili for Slapping His Friend During RAF Altercation

Umar Nurmagomedov has finally addressed the altercation involving his friend, Ahmed Gadzhimagomedov, and Merab Dvalishvili at the Real American Freestyle event in Georgia last month.