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.
How it happened
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Round 1: Bautista opened with a kick; Nurmagomedov caught it and converted immediately, then dumped him again after a brief stand-up. From side control to the back, Umar locked a body triangle and rode out the frame with steady control.
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Round 2: Bautista’s best moment he briefly dropped Umar with a knee and followed with a hard body kick.