LAS VEGAS – Umar Nurmagomedov faced the biggest scare of his career so far against Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Fight Night 238, but ultimately left with his undefeated record in tact.
Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), who is considered by many to have future champion potential in the bantamweight division, took a big risk in accepting a fight with newcomer Almakhan (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the UFC Apex. It almost backfired when he was knocked down in the opening seconds of the fight, but that was the only moment he faced threat.
UMAR GOT DROPPED EARLY AS THE HUGE FAVORITE #UFCVegas87 pic.twitter.com/rS8KFZZiV8
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