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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Andy Aspinall Share Emotional Conversation About Their Late Fathers Ahead of UFC 321 Bouts
UFC 321 presented a tale of two very different nights for the fighter camps involved. For Tom Aspinall, the event ended in heartbreak as his heavyweight title defense was ruled a no-contest with just 25 seconds left in the opening round.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 27
Paddy Pimblett Calls Out Umar Nurmagomedov for 'Boring' UFC 321 Fight
The tension around UFC 321 was not restricted to the Octagon; it also spread online, thanks to Paddy Pimblett. Fans expected a statement performance from Umar Nurmagomedov, who made his long-awaited return with a unanimous decision victory over Mario Bautista.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 26
Khabib Nurmagomedov posts encouraging message to ex-Khamzat Chimaev rival he cornered at UFC 321
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin was not the only one getting the UFC legend’s help in Abu Dhabi. Saturday’s UFC 321 pay-per-view marked a successful night for the former lightweight champion’s team, as Umar Nurmagomedov returned to winning ways.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 26
Umar Nurmagomedov Admits Not Having Same Mentality as Khabib To Reach Same Level of Greatness
Many fighters in modern MMA still model their careers on the template built by Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose unbeaten run and disciplined approach reshaped expectations in the sport.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25
Dana White Gives Positive Update to Khabib Nurmagomedov About His Brother After UFC 321
The post-fight atmosphere at UFC 321 was electrifying—not just for the bantamweight bout, but also for a family reunion of sorts. Umar Nurmagomedov‘s successful return sparked high hopes, with cousin Usman Nurmagomedov by his side to provide calm amid the chaos.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 25
Umar Nurmagomedov Grounds Out Mario Bautista for Clean Sweep at UFC 321
ABU DHABI — Umar Nurmagomedov leaned on signature chain wrestling and top control to shut down Mario Bautista, earning a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) on the UFC 321 main card at Etihad Arena.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov Bullying Daniel Cormier Out of UFC 321 Octagon Draws Wholesome Response From MMA World
What’s a sport if it doesn’t provide laughter and enjoyment? As UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane approached the finals, fans were treated to an array of edge-of-the-seat fights.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 25
Umar Nurmagomedov Overcomes KO Shot and Nasty Submission Threat to Dominate Mario Bautista at UFC 321
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista via unanimous decision in a key bantamweight bout at UFC 321, a matchup that carried clear implications in the division’s contender landscape.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov Wins Hearts at UFC 321 With 'Once in a Lifetime Gesture' for Young Fan
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov may have stepped away from fighting in 2020, but his presence in the sport remains as strong as ever.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 25
Demetrious Johnson Advises UFC 321 Star to Ignore ‘Nurmagomedov Aura’ Ahead of Title Contender Fight
The upcoming bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista at UFC 321 represents a clash between a fighter returning from injury and a rising contender.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 25
Umar Nurmagomedov Shakes Hands with Dana White on Electric Deal at UFC 321
High-stakes matchmaking in the UFC often serves as an informal filter when the promotion signals that a particular fight has advancement implications. Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista enter UFC 321 in such conditions, positioned in a bout that carries consequences beyond a win or loss.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
UFC GOAT tells Mario Bautista what not to do against ‘legend of the game’ Umar Nurmagomedov
The streaking Mario Bautista enters the biggest fight of his life at UFC 321 this weekend. Before Tom Aspinall fights Ciryl Gane in the main event, a potential title eliminator takes place in the UFC bantamweight division between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Merab Dvalishvili reveals expert prediction for Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista at UFC 321
Merab Dvalishvili will be watching UFC 321 very closely. The UFC Bantamweight Champion is running low on top contenders to fight, having cleared out the top 4 fighters in his division already.
Umar Nurmagomedov Potentially Locks In Key Agreement with Dana White for Next 135-Pound Title Shot
Aside from Tom Aspinall’s long-awaited return to defend his undisputed heavyweight title after 14 months, UFC 321 will also mark the comeback of Umar Nurmagomedov, who returns to action after a 10-month layoff.
UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi
UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22
Umar Nurmagomedov reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov’s stance on him fighting Mario Bautista
Umar Nurmagomedov looks to return to the win column in a big matchup at 135 pounds. Since suffering the first loss of his career earlier this year, Nurmagomedov is targeting a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22
UFC 321 – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight division takes centre stage at UFC 321 as Umar Nurmagomedov looks to continue his march towards another title shot with a win against red-hot contender Mario Bautista.
UFC 320 Post-Event Facts: Champ Keeps Stacking Amazing Company Records
UFC 320 proved to be a blockbuster event, with one of the sport’s biggest stars reclaiming his place as the face of the promotion after a dazzling performance.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 28
UFC 321 adds big time bantamweight fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista
UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi on October 25th and tonight, Dana White announced a few more big time matchups that’ll go down on that card. White announced that former bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1) will return to face surging contender Mario Bautista (18-2).
UFC prospect bests Dagestani standout in Saudi Arabia and calls out Umar Nurmagomedov
It's not Vinicius Oliveira vs. the world, it's Oliveira vs. the Nurmagomedovs. A top prospect in the UFC bantamweight division - Oliveira made that very clear with a decision effort over Said Nurmagomedov, his third-straight victory since signing to the promotion off Dana White's Contender Series.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 22
Umar Nurmagomedov didn't tell team about broken during title fight
Umar Nurmagomedov got off to a good start in the UFC 311 bantamweight title fight against champion Merab Dvalishvili, but things quickly went south. "Young Eagle" suffered a broken hand in the opening round changing the way he approached the rest of the match.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 3
Umar Nurmagomedov's manager advised him not to fight at UFC 311
Undefeated bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov will fight for the undisputed championship against titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 311 co-main event on Jan.
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 4
Merab Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311
Finally, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili has agreed to take on Umar Nurmagomedov. UFC president Dana White announced that the two will meet in the co-main event at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles’s Intuit Dome.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Merab Dvalishvili again says he’ll fight Umar Nurmagomedov
Dvalishvili has claimed multiple times that he’s willing to take on Nurmagomedov. But every claim the champion makes comes with an argument that Nurmagomedov isn’t ready for a title shot.
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