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Matthew Wells

UFC title contender Umar Nurmagomedov reveals recent arm injury prevented January booking

UFC bantamweight title contender Umar Nurmagomedov revealed why he could not book a fight in January.

Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), the promotionally-ranked No. 2 bantamweight, has dominated the division since his arrival in 2021. Many expect him to be next up for a shot at Merab Dvalishvili’s title after winning a unanimous decision against Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC on ABC 7 in August. The undefeated Dagestani has not been booked for a fight since.

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