UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Poland
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R1, 3:44
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Spain
R3, 3:36
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:18
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:45
Bahrain
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Peru
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michał Oleksiejczuk each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth middleweight kickboxing showcase that went the full three-round distance.
Performance of the Night: Joel Álvarez collected $50,000 for his punishing third-round TKO victory over Elves Brener, landing brutal knees and punches against the cage.
Performance of the Night: Azamat Murzakanov earned $50,000 for his thunderous second-round knockout of Alonzo Menifield, keeping his unblemished professional record intact.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
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*Official fighter base purses and contract figures are not publicly disclosed by the local athletic commission in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) are confirmed for Sharabutdin Magomedov, Michał Oleksiejczuk, Joel Álvarez, and Azamat Murzakanov.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson suffered his eighth consecutive defeat inside the Octagon, surpassing B.J. Penn’s previous promotional record of seven straight losses.
Umar Nurmagomedov maintained his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record at 18-0 (6-0 UFC) by decisively defeating Cory Sandhagen across five championship rounds.
Deiveson Figueiredo scored a third-round knockdown against Marlon Vera, marking the first time in Vera’s 34-fight professional career that he was officially knocked down.
Light heavyweight finisher Azamat Murzakanov preserved his perfect professional record at 14-0 (4-0 UFC) by securing a second-round knockout over Alonzo Menifield.
Spain’s Joel Álvarez improved to 21-3 with all 21 career wins coming inside the distance, earning Performance of the Night honors with a third-round TKO over Elves Brener.
Sharabutdin Magomedov (97) and Michał Oleksiejczuk (77) landed 174 combined significant strikes in their three-round clash, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Heavyweight Shamil Gaziev controlled Don’Tale Mayes on the canvas for 11 minutes and 58 seconds, setting a 2024 promotional control time benchmark for a three-round heavyweight bout.
Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo improved to 3-0 in the bantamweight division, joining an elite group of multi-division title contenders.
Michael Chiesa secured the fastest finish on the card, locking in a textbook rear-naked choke against Tony Ferguson at 3:44 of Round 1 for his first submission win since 2018.
UFC on ABC 7 served as the promotion’s third broadcast on free-to-air ABC network television in 2024 and the 19th event hosted in Abu Dhabi.
Sam Hughes pulled off a betting upset by defeating previously unbeaten prospect Viktoriia Dudakova (8-0 entering) via split decision.
The 13-bout fight card featured combatants representing 12 different nations and territories: Russia, United States, Poland, Brazil, Ecuador, Spain, UAE, Bahrain, Georgia, England, Peru, and Mexico.
When and where did UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov take place?
UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov (also known as UFC on ABC 7) took place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov?
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 49–46) in a five-round bantamweight title eliminator, landing 98 significant strikes and completing five takedowns.
Who won the co-main event between Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michał Oleksiejczuk?
Sharabutdin Magomedov defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after an intense 15-minute striking showdown that was awarded Fight of the Night.
What record did Tony Ferguson set in his bout against Michael Chiesa?
Following a first-round rear-naked choke submission loss to Michael Chiesa, Tony Ferguson suffered his eighth consecutive defeat, breaking B.J. Penn’s record (7) for the most consecutive losses in UFC history.
What historical milestone occurred in the Figueiredo vs. Vera fight?
Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo knocked down Marlon Vera in Round 3, marking the first time in Vera’s 34-fight professional career that he was officially knocked down.
Who received the $50,000 post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk won Fight of the Night, while Joel Álvarez and Azamat Murzakanov each took home Performance of the Night honors.
How did Joel Álvarez defeat Elves Brener?
Joel Álvarez dismantled Elves Brener with pinpoint straight punches, elbows, and knees along the fence to secure a TKO stoppage at 3:36 of Round 3, extending his streak of finishing every fight he has ever won.
How did Azamat Murzakanov win his fight against Alonzo Menifield?
Azamat Murzakanov connected with a devastating left-hand combination that dropped Alonzo Menifield, finishing the bout via KO at 3:18 of Round 2 to improve to 14-0.
Why was Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque removed from this card?
The highly anticipated five-round co-featured bout between Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque was cancelled two weeks prior to the event due to travel visa complications for Diaz.
Who called the broadcast for UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi?
The cage-side commentary booth was anchored by play-by-play lead John Gooden alongside former two-division champion Daniel Cormier and retired lightweight contender Paul Felder.
Who was the cage announcer for this event?
Hall of Fame announcer Bruce Buffer introduced all 13 matchups inside the Octagon at Etihad Arena.
What is Umar Nurmagomedov’s professional mixed martial arts record?
With his unanimous decision triumph over Cory Sandhagen, Umar Nurmagomedov elevated his flawless professional MMA record to 18 wins and 0 losses (6-0 in the UFC).
Who won the strawweight contest between Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez?
Mackenzie Dern won a hard-fought unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), rebounding back into the win column with sharp boxing volume and grappling transitions.
Where was UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live across the United States on free over-the-air ABC and streamed on ESPN+, with preliminary bouts shown on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
How much control time did Shamil Gaziev rack up against Don’Tale Mayes?
Bahrain’s Shamil Gaziev controlled Don’Tale Mayes on the canvas for 11 minutes and 58 seconds across 15 total minutes to claim a dominant 30-27 unanimous decision victory.
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