Overview
- Nurmagomedov defeated Figueiredo by unanimous decision (30-27 on all cards) on the UFC 324 prelims in Las Vegas.
- He managed the distance and added timely takedowns, while Figueiredo missed weight by 2.5 pounds and offered limited offense.
- Post-fight, Nurmagomedov said Figueiredo was not engaging and described the bout as easier than recent sparring sessions.
- Now 20-1 after last year's title-fight loss to Merab Dvalishvili, Nurmagomedov retains top-contender status without a confirmed next opponent.
- Reporting points to a possible Dvalishvili-Petr Yan rematch or a shot for Sean O’Malley—who beat Song Yadong—as Nurmagomedov seeks another bout with Ramadan likely to delay timing.