Umar Nurmagomedov is heading to the wrestling mats. Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that the one-time UFC challenger has signed with Real American Freestyle and makes his promotional debut at RAF Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov faces Urijah Faber on the…
Umar Nurmagomedov has officially signed with Real American Freestyle and will make his promotional debut against Urijah Faber. The matchup is scheduled for the RAF Abu Dhabi card taking place on November 14 at Etihad Arena. Officials confirmed the booking following Nurmagomedov's transition to the wrestling mats.
Nurmagomedov enters the bout following a knockout defeat to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai in August. Faber will be making his third appearance for the promotion, seeking his first RAF win after previous tech fall losses to Henry Cejudo and Arman Tsarukyan.
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