“Go out there and make it. Go out there and put on a show on Saturday that makes people go, ‘Damn! One of these fighters should be fighting for the title next.” – This was Dana White’s condition to Umar Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 321. ‘Young Eagle’ put the CEO on the spot at the pre-fight presser, asking for his bout against Mario Bautista to be a title eliminator. So, three days removed from the event, what’s the verdict? Has Umar done enough for another shot at the title?

The fight was far from a dominant display as Mario Bautista showed grit and composure, even managing to drop Nurmagomedov before ultimately falling short on the judges’ scorecards. Reflecting on his performance, Umar Nurmagomedov admitted that he had “underestimated” his opponent, saying, “Today, I understand I’

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