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Umar Nurmagomedov has been one of the highly regarded fighters since he entered the UFC arena. Nurmagomedov has yet to suffer a defeat in his UFC career. Recently, he emerged victorious in his last fight against Raoni Barcelos, displaying complete dominance. However, Nurmagomedov attracted controversy when withdrew from his eagerly awaited bout against Cory Sandhagen. According to reports, the reason for his withdrawal was a shoulder injury.

Weeks after his withdrawal from the fight, we remain unaware of his condition. Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared a story of Umar going through his training, indicating he is fit and well now. Can Umar Nurmagomedov make a comeback and take on Cody Sandhagen?

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Khabib shares training video of Umar Nurmagomedov

In the video, the 27-year-old fighter engaged in rigorous training, months after withdrawing from his fight against Sandhagen. Khabib Shared his video in his story and captioned it: “Remember this guy”.

Meanwhile, his famous words played in the background: “So don’t complain, you wanna become champion. And now you wanna say like you are tired. Who cares you tired or not. Nobody cares about you. Without you or with you, there is always gonna be champions.”

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Umar Nurmagomedov’s withdrawal from his bout was a significant disappointment for combat fans. This news came as a letdown to fans who were eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two talented fighters. Nurmagomedov cited a shoulder injury as the reason for his withdrawal. He took to Instagram and shared a video of his injury.

Nurmagomedov: a force to be reckoned with

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Umar Nurmagomedov has maintained a remarkably strong record since his debut in the UFC. His unparalleled record currently stands at 4-0. Given his relationship as the cousin of the former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, fans have set high expectations for him. He had a dream run in his last four fights, which featured two submissions, one unanimous decision, and one technical knockout.

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In his debut UFC bout, he faced Sergey Morozov and secured a victory in the second round using a rear-naked choke. His next matchup was against ‘The Boom’ Brian Kelleher, where he once again triumphed in the first round via a rear-naked choke.

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Next, In his third contest, he went up against Nate Maness and emerged victorious with a unanimous decision in the third round. His fourth and final UFC fight was against Raoni Barcelos, which he won impressively in the very first round with a technical knockout.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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