Umar Nurmagomedov won mario bautista No. UFC 321. Photo: Twitter / UFC News
Umar Nurmagomedov showed that he deserves a rematch against Merab DvalishviliIn a duel valid for the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), in UFC 321held this Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi, Khabib's younger cousin was even startled by a knee strike, but did not give space to mario bautista and won by unanimous decision of the judges.
With the triumph, Umar extended his record to 19 wins and just one loss, precisely in a title fight against Merab Dvalishvili. In addition, the young Dagestani maintained his third position in the bantamweight rankings (up to 61,2 kg) and broke his eight-fight winning streak. mario bautista.
Umar Nurmagomedov dominates Mario Bautista at UFC 321
Early on, Mario attempted a medium kick, but Umar wasted no time, countering the blow and taking the American down. Just when it seemed the Russian would begin his dominance, Bautista attempted a leg lock, forcing Nurmagomedov to struggle to escape. The fighters then exchanged ground positions, with Umar seeking control and Mario attempting submissions from behind. In the final stretch, the American eventually gave up his back, and Umar finished the round trying to finish the fight.
In the second round, Mario came back more aggressive. After a takedown attempt from Umar, he landed a knee that sent the Russian to the ground. However, Umar got up as if nothing had happened, applied another takedown, and in less than 30 seconds, he was on Bautista's back, attempting a submission. Bautista managed to get up and mount a comeback, but it wasn't long before Umar took him to the ground again and regained control.
In the third round, Bautista knew he needed to finish and came back strong. Umar, in turn, maintained his pace, forcing his opponent to trade blows in the center of the octagon. Halfway through the round, the Russian landed another takedown and maintained his dominance until the end.
UFC 321 results
Date: 25 October 2025
Time: From 11pm (Brasília time)
Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (15pm Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tom aspinall x Cyryl Gane ended without result (finger in the eye) at 4:35 of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Mackenzie dern derrotou Virna jandiroba by unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou mario bautista by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Jailton Malhadinho by split decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Aleksandar rakic derrotou Azamat Murzakanov by knockout (punch) at 3min05sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (11pm Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Nasrat Haqparast by knockout (head kick) at 2min30sec of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov derrotou Park Jun-yong by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ludovit Klein derrotou Mateusz Rebecki by majority decision of the judges (29-28, 28-27, 28-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady x Matheus Camilo – fight canceled
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker derrotou Louie Sutherland by submission (Heel hook) at 1min23sec of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Nathaniel Wood derrotou Jose Miguel Delgado by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab derrotou Chris Barnett by unanimous decision of the judges (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Mitch Raposo derrotou Azat Maksum by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Mizuki Inoue derrotou Jacqueline Amorim by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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