Umar Nurmagomedov didn’t get the flash win he was looking for at UFC Fight Night 238, but he got a win against Bekzat Almakhan.
Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) kept his perfect record intact Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, beating Almakhan (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) by lopsided unanimous decision after taking an early knockdown.
The undefeated sensation has been clamoring for a marquee name in the bantamweight division, and his time might have just very well arrived as he’s seeking Cory Sandhagen or another top-ranked name.
Who makes most sense for Nurmagomedov next, though? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC Fight Night 238.
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