MMA Preview – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Sergey Morozov at UFC Fight Island 8
UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VS SERGEY MOROZOV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Island 8? Wednesday 20th January, 2021 - 15:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Island 8? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Island 8? No tickets are available as this event will take place with a limited number of spectators
What channel is UFC Fight Island 8 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Island 8? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VS SERGEY MOROZOV LOWDOWN
Umar Nurmagomedov (12-0) the cousin of Khabib finally makes his UFC. He is more than ready for the big time sitting proud on an unbeaten record gaining experience for a variety of promotions. He did not fight last year due to more cancellations and rescheduling but got four bouts in in 2019 earning a unanimous decision over Wagner Lima (Battle on Volga), a submission over Taras Gryckiv (Gorilla Fighting), a unanimous decision Sidemar Honorio (Professional Fighters League) and the fifth submission of his career over Braian Gonzalez (Gorilla Fighting).
He takes on fellow debutant Sergey Morozov (16-4) from Kazakhstan who is also sitting on a very impressive record. He has four losses, but he is the former M-1 bantamweight champion, and his last loss was to UFC prospect Movsar Evloev back in 2018. He has fought five times since, capturing the belt by knocking out Aleksandr Osetrov and then defended it in October 2019 against Josh Rettinghouse avenging his previous loss to him with a unanimous decision.
UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VS SERGEY MOROZOV PREDICTION
Both fighters will be rusty, but they cannot wait to get in the octagon and prove that’s where they belong. These two will rise up the bantamweight division but this fight will indicate how quickly.
Nurmagomedov is the heavy favourite but Morozov is by far, his toughest opponent to date so there is a lot of pressure on him. Nurmagomedov is clearly a grappling beast with a team of monsters behind him and we expect his wrestling to be enough to earn a decision but Morozov could surprise on the night.
Prediction: Nurmagomedov via Decision
