It’s simply business as usual for Umar Nurmagomedov as he attempts to rebound from his first career mixed martial arts defeat.
Nurmagomedov will face Mario Bautista in a featured bantamweight bout at UFC 321 on Saturday at Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It’s the Dagestani’s first Octagon appearance since dropping a unanimous decision to Merab Dvalishvili in a 135-pound title tilt at UFC 311 this past January.
“Of course I have to come back strong and take this for next opportunity to fight for the title,” Nurmagomedov told TMZ Sports.