UFC 321 delivered far more than it promised—a night packed with fireworks and drama inside the Octagon. Among the standout moments was the bantamweight showdown between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista. Despite coming off a tough loss to Merab Dvalishvili, the Russian entered as the clear favorite, while the MMA Lab team member, riding an impressive eight-fight win streak, was still seen as the underdog.

When the cage door finally closed, the odds played out just as expected. Nurmagomedov showcased his trademark composure and elite grappling to earn a unanimous decision victory over Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. With that win, the AKA team member has officially bounced back from his setback at UFC 311 —but the big question now looms: what’s next for Umar Nurmagomedov ?

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