Umar Nurmagomedov Refuses to Give Up on His UFC Dream

Umar Nurmagomedov said he has not given up on his goal of becoming UFC champion despite his KO loss to Yadong Song. Stating that this dream has not weakened since he decided to become a fighter, Nurmagomedov said he is trying to improve in every area of the sport and has not fallen into despair because of the defeat. He made his comments to Red Corner MMA.

Nurmagomedov will compete at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend in his first RAF bout. His opponent will be UFC Hall of Fame member Urijah Faber.