After Massive Main Event Fallout, Critical Reason Behind Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Cousin Umar’s Sudden Withdrawal Against Cory Sandhagen Revealed

Rising UFC prospect, Umar Nurmagomedov was set to take on Cory Sandhagen at UFC Nashville. The bout was scheduled to headline the event. However, it will not come to fruition as the Dagestani native suffered a serious shoulder injury that forced him to withdraw from the fight as per sources.

Usman Nurmagomedov has been on a roll with a 16-fight undefeated streak (4-0 in the UFC). He trained under the tutelage of his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Furthermore, the 27-year-old is looking to replicate the success of ‘The Eagle’ in the UFC. But now, he has been hit with a severe injury.

Umar Nurmagomedov out of his battle against Cory Sandhagen

Some sources recently revealed that the 27-year-old Russian fighter would not compete at UFC Nashville on August 5. The reason behind his withdrawal has been cited as an injury to his shoulder. Moreover, the injury is so severe that he will also undergo surgery in the coming week.

It is still unknown as to how long Nurmagomedov will be out of action. Besides, shoulder injuries typically take about three to six months to heal completely. In addition to that, it can take up to a year for fighters to regain their full strength and their range of motion. But what does it mean for Cory Sandhagen? Well, he is still set to fight in Nashville.

UFC looking for Nurmagomedov’s replacement

Cory Sandhagen started off his UFC career with five wins in a row. However, he stumbled in between with three losses. Now, ‘The Sandman’ has regained his winning ways with a 2-fight winning steak and recently came off a win over Ecuadorian star, Marlon Vera. While fans were not happy with him taking on a lower-ranked Umar Nurmagomedov, he was ready for the challenge. However, the matchup inevitably got canceled.

The UFC is now looking for a suitable replacement for Cory Sandhagen. However, with August 5th approaching soon, it is uncertain if the promotion will find a short-notice opponent for the 4th-ranked UFC bantamweight. ‘The Sandman’s ability to make his opponents miss out on a win, even by a small margin, poses a threat to anyone who steps up to fight him inside the Octagon.

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It will be difficult for the UFC to determine a suitable headliner for the bantamweight division. Most of the fighters in this division are currently booked for other matches or are recuperating from injuries that put them on a prolonged hiatus. We will see what decision the promotion makes with just two weeks left for the event in Nashville. As for Umar Nurmagomedov, it might be a while before he makes his UFC return.

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